From 1a778723d5a594362118befb1a0b92f16c2fead8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:24:20 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 01/64] Add fallback --- validator_api/utils.py | 14 ++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/validator_api/utils.py b/validator_api/utils.py index f0b5eb947..2693a1e15 100644 --- a/validator_api/utils.py +++ b/validator_api/utils.py @@ -25,11 +25,17 @@ async def run_step(self): self.miner_availabilities = response.json() except Exception as e: - logger.exception(f"Error while updating miner availabilities for API: {e}") + logger.error(f"Failed updating miner availabilities for API, fallback to json file: {e}") + try: + import json + with open("miner_availabilities.json", "r") as file: + data = json.load(file) + self.miner_availabilities = data + except Exception as e2: + logger.error(f"Error reading miner availabilities from JSON file: {e2}") + self.miner_availabilities = {} tracked_availabilities = [m for m in self.miner_availabilities.values() if m is not None] - logger.debug( - f"MINER AVAILABILITIES UPDATED, TRACKED: {len(tracked_availabilities)}, UNTRACKED: {len(self.miner_availabilities) - len(tracked_availabilities)}" - ) + logger.info(f"Availabilities updated, tracked: {len(tracked_availabilities)}") update_miner_availabilities_for_api = UpdateMinerAvailabilitiesForAPI() From 4299e3fce66eff5058f45b3e5b8fcd788b0f5f71 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:26:15 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 02/64] Add fallback json --- miner_availabilities.json | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) create mode 100644 miner_availabilities.json diff --git a/miner_availabilities.json b/miner_availabilities.json new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f4bc17c33 --- /dev/null +++ b/miner_availabilities.json @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +{"0": {"task_availabilities": 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file From 4ed705eaf3561b24e82a89821ca61ff725c38ce3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:50:01 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 03/64] Enhance fallback --- validator_api/utils.py | 27 +++++++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/validator_api/utils.py b/validator_api/utils.py index 2693a1e15..f0f518837 100644 --- a/validator_api/utils.py +++ b/validator_api/utils.py @@ -8,6 +8,17 @@ from shared.uids import get_uids +def read_fallback_uids(): + try: + import json + with open("miner_availabilities.json", "r") as file: + data = json.load(file) + return data + except Exception as e2: + logger.error(f"Error reading miner availabilities from JSON file: {e2}") + return {} + + class UpdateMinerAvailabilitiesForAPI(AsyncLoopRunner): interval: int = 300 miner_availabilities: dict[int, dict] = {} @@ -26,14 +37,7 @@ async def run_step(self): self.miner_availabilities = response.json() except Exception as e: logger.error(f"Failed updating miner availabilities for API, fallback to json file: {e}") - try: - import json - with open("miner_availabilities.json", "r") as file: - data = json.load(file) - self.miner_availabilities = data - except Exception as e2: - logger.error(f"Error reading miner availabilities from JSON file: {e2}") - self.miner_availabilities = {} + self.miner_availabilities = read_fallback_uids() tracked_availabilities = [m for m in self.miner_availabilities.values() if m is not None] logger.info(f"Availabilities updated, tracked: {len(tracked_availabilities)}") @@ -85,8 +89,11 @@ def filter_available_uids( filtered_uids.append(uid) if len(filtered_uids) == 0: - logger.error("Got empty list of available UIDs. Check VALIDATOR_API and SCORING_KEY in .env.api") - return filtered_uids + logger.error( + "Got an empty list of available UIDs, falling back to all uids. " + "Check VALIDATOR_API and SCORING_KEY in .env.api" + ) + filtered_uids = get_uids(sampling_mode="top_incentive", k=n_miners) filtered_uids = random.sample(filtered_uids, min(len(filtered_uids), n_miners)) From cd7a21522a3e3f25b65f8bb7555a408c1271d88c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:02:19 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 04/64] Clean up --- validator_api/utils.py | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/validator_api/utils.py b/validator_api/utils.py index f0f518837..d38b10867 100644 --- a/validator_api/utils.py +++ b/validator_api/utils.py @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ from shared.uids import get_uids -def read_fallback_uids(): +def read_fallback_uids() -> dict: try: import json with open("miner_availabilities.json", "r") as file: From d4f69852fd68ab72acb29db64dec93540f6e58a2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:47:21 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 05/64] Fix loop runner issues --- shared/loop_runner.py | 16 ++++++++-------- validator_api/api.py | 2 ++ 2 files changed, 10 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/shared/loop_runner.py b/shared/loop_runner.py index f6f0bebc2..58b91484b 100644 --- a/shared/loop_runner.py +++ b/shared/loop_runner.py @@ -74,8 +74,8 @@ async def run_loop(self): """Run the loop periodically, optionally synchronizing across all instances.""" last_run_time = await self.get_time() - try: - while self.running: + while self.running: + try: with profiler.measure(self.name): next_run = await self.wait_for_next_execution(last_run_time) try: @@ -84,12 +84,12 @@ async def run_loop(self): except Exception as ex: logger.exception(f"Error in loop iteration: {ex}") last_run_time = next_run - except asyncio.CancelledError: - logger.info("Loop was stopped.") - except Exception as e: - logger.error(f"Fatal error in loop: {e}") - finally: - self.running = False + except asyncio.CancelledError: + logger.info("Loop was stopped.") + self.running = False + except Exception as e: + logger.error(f"Fatal error in loop: {e}") + self.running = False async def start(self, name: str | None = None): """Start the loop.""" diff --git a/validator_api/api.py b/validator_api/api.py index 89eb5eda3..34d5a52e9 100644 --- a/validator_api/api.py +++ b/validator_api/api.py @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ import asyncio import contextlib +from loguru import logger import uvicorn from fastapi import FastAPI @@ -40,6 +41,7 @@ async def health(): async def main(): + logger.info(f"Starting API with {shared_settings.WORKERS} worker(s).") config = uvicorn.Config( "validator_api.api:app", host=shared_settings.API_HOST, From 670f85c7d7f6c152349c15ff49978efd6b336fc1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:34 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 06/64] Fix offset datetimes in loop runner --- shared/loop_runner.py | 5 ++--- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/shared/loop_runner.py b/shared/loop_runner.py index 58b91484b..dd8958a02 100644 --- a/shared/loop_runner.py +++ b/shared/loop_runner.py @@ -57,6 +57,8 @@ def next_sync_point(self, current_time): async def wait_for_next_execution(self, last_run_time): """Wait until the next execution time, either synced or based on last run.""" current_time = await self.get_time() + if last_run_time.tzinfo is None: + last_run_time = last_run_time.replace(tzinfo=current_time.tzinfo) if self.sync: next_run = self.next_sync_point(current_time) else: @@ -64,9 +66,6 @@ async def wait_for_next_execution(self, last_run_time): wait_time = (next_run - current_time).total_seconds() if wait_time > 0: - # logger.debug( - # f"{self.name}: Waiting for {wait_time:.2f} seconds until next {'sync point' if self.sync else 'execution'}" - # ) await asyncio.sleep(wait_time) return next_run From 4317ddc8a934cddb4367c9a73ceb6700ad8a19ae Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:05:30 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 07/64] Check is website is dict --- prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py index 21dcec8ff..6de4242fc 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py @@ -217,6 +217,8 @@ def _parse_response(completion: str) -> tuple[str | None, ...]: if not isinstance(data, list) and isinstance(data, dict): data = [data] for website in data: + if not isinstance(website, dict): + continue response_url = website.get("url") response_content = website.get("content") response_relevant = website.get("relevant") From e2d4be4f5d40c9ada050b695b12333c70c326c2c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:39:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 08/64] Increasing Miner Availability frequency --- validator_api/api.py | 2 +- validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py | 3 ++- validator_api/scoring_queue.py | 1 + validator_api/utils.py | 3 ++- 4 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/validator_api/api.py b/validator_api/api.py index 89eb5eda3..a64aa5600 100644 --- a/validator_api/api.py +++ b/validator_api/api.py @@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ @contextlib.asynccontextmanager async def lifespan(app: FastAPI): - miner_task = asyncio.create_task(update_miner_availabilities_for_api.start()) scoring_task = asyncio.create_task(scoring_queue.scoring_queue.start()) + miner_task = asyncio.create_task(update_miner_availabilities_for_api.start()) yield miner_task.cancel() scoring_task.cancel() diff --git a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py index 9dbdffb51..84320ebcc 100644 --- a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py +++ b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ async def web_retrieval( n_results: int = 5, max_response_time: int = 10, api_key: str = Depends(validate_api_key), - target_uids: list[str] = None, + target_uids: list[str] | list[int] = None, ): if target_uids: uids = target_uids @@ -90,6 +90,7 @@ async def web_retrieval( } timeout_seconds = 30 + logger.debug(f"🔍 Querying miners: {uids} for web retrieval") stream_results = await query_miners(uids, body, timeout_seconds) results = [ "".join(res.accumulated_chunks) diff --git a/validator_api/scoring_queue.py b/validator_api/scoring_queue.py index 781121319..0ee876d6d 100644 --- a/validator_api/scoring_queue.py +++ b/validator_api/scoring_queue.py @@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ async def wait_for_next_execution(self, last_run_time) -> datetime.datetime: async def run_step(self): """Perform organic scoring: pop queued payload, forward to the validator API.""" + logger.debug("Running scoring step") async with self._scoring_lock: if not self._scoring_queue: return diff --git a/validator_api/utils.py b/validator_api/utils.py index f0b5eb947..d7d600032 100644 --- a/validator_api/utils.py +++ b/validator_api/utils.py @@ -9,10 +9,11 @@ class UpdateMinerAvailabilitiesForAPI(AsyncLoopRunner): - interval: int = 300 + interval: int = 30 miner_availabilities: dict[int, dict] = {} async def run_step(self): + logger.debug("Running update miner availabilities step") if settings.shared_settings.API_TEST_MODE: return try: From a8949ad9061f8d5c9943e9318c3f7207ce93ee9b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 <98138173+bkb2135@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:40:34 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 09/64] Update .gitignore --- .gitignore | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore index dd373576f..4dbac8c29 100644 --- a/.gitignore +++ b/.gitignore @@ -183,3 +183,4 @@ wandb .vscode **/api_keys.json weights.csv +past_websites.csv From 63e59d98f55acd953c17078e826920ff50da1b60 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 <98138173+bkb2135@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:41:09 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 10/64] Delete past_websites.csv --- past_websites.csv | 10959 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validator_api/utils.py | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/validator_api/utils.py b/validator_api/utils.py index d62adc54d..199722583 100644 --- a/validator_api/utils.py +++ b/validator_api/utils.py @@ -13,8 +13,10 @@ def read_fallback_uids() -> dict[str, dict]: from collections import defaultdict uids = get_uids(sampling_mode="all") return { - str(uid): - {"task_availabilities": defaultdict(lambda: True), "llm_model_availabilities", defaultdict(lambda: True)} + str(uid): { + "task_availabilities": defaultdict(lambda: True), + "llm_model_availabilities": defaultdict(lambda: True) + } for uid in uids } except Exception as e2: @@ -36,10 +38,9 @@ async def run_step(self): json=get_uids(sampling_mode="all"), timeout=15, ) - self.miner_availabilities = response.json() except Exception as e: - logger.error(f"Failed updating miner availabilities for API, fallback to json file: {e}") + logger.error(f"Failed updating miner availabilities for API, fallback to all uids: {e}") self.miner_availabilities = read_fallback_uids() tracked_availabilities = [m for m in self.miner_availabilities.values() if m is not None] logger.info(f"Availabilities updated, tracked: {len(tracked_availabilities)}") From 099f4dc13ed6b8ea76d507b4a5dbb0f71e1db11c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:09:40 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 13/64] Poetry lock --- poetry.lock | 28 ++++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/poetry.lock b/poetry.lock index 1f1adec01..0577d722b 100644 --- a/poetry.lock +++ b/poetry.lock @@ -6085,15 +6085,15 @@ test = ["argcomplete (>=3.0.3)", "mypy (>=1.7.0)", "pre-commit", "pytest (>=7.0, [[package]] name = "transformers" -version = "4.48.1" +version = "4.47.1" description = "State-of-the-art Machine Learning for JAX, PyTorch and TensorFlow" optional = true python-versions = ">=3.9.0" groups = ["main"] markers = "extra == 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["GitPython (<3.1.19)", "beautifulsoup4", "cookiecutter (==1.7.3)", "datasets (!=2.5.0)", "dill (<0.3.5)", "evaluate (>=0.2.0)", "faiss-cpu", "nltk (<=3.8.1)", "parameterized", "psutil", "pydantic", "pytest (>=7.2.0,<8.0.0)", "pytest-rich", "pytest-timeout", "pytest-xdist", "rjieba", "rouge-score (!=0.0.7,!=0.0.8,!=0.1,!=0.1.1)", "ruff (==0.5.1)", "sacrebleu (>=1.4.12,<2.0.0)", "sacremoses", "sentencepiece (>=0.1.91,!=0.1.92)", "tensorboard", "timeout-decorator"] tf = ["keras-nlp (>=0.3.1,<0.14.0)", "onnxconverter-common", "tensorflow (>2.9,<2.16)", "tensorflow-text (<2.16)", "tf2onnx"] tf-cpu = ["keras (>2.9,<2.16)", "keras-nlp (>=0.3.1,<0.14.0)", "onnxconverter-common", "tensorflow-cpu (>2.9,<2.16)", "tensorflow-probability (<0.24)", "tensorflow-text (<2.16)", "tf2onnx"] tf-speech = ["kenlm", "librosa", "phonemizer", "pyctcdecode (>=0.4.0)"] tiktoken = ["blobfile", "tiktoken"] timm = ["timm (<=1.0.11)"] tokenizers = ["tokenizers (>=0.21,<0.22)"] -torch = ["accelerate (>=0.26.0)", "torch (>=2.0)"] +torch = ["accelerate (>=0.26.0)", "torch"] torch-speech = ["kenlm", "librosa", "phonemizer", "pyctcdecode (>=0.4.0)", "torchaudio"] torch-vision = ["Pillow (>=10.0.1,<=15.0)", "torchvision"] -torchhub = ["filelock", "huggingface-hub (>=0.24.0,<1.0)", "importlib-metadata", "numpy (>=1.17)", "packaging (>=20.0)", "protobuf", "regex (!=2019.12.17)", "requests", "sentencepiece (>=0.1.91,!=0.1.92)", "tokenizers (>=0.21,<0.22)", "torch (>=2.0)", "tqdm (>=4.27)"] +torchhub = ["filelock", "huggingface-hub (>=0.24.0,<1.0)", "importlib-metadata", "numpy (>=1.17)", "packaging (>=20.0)", "protobuf", "regex (!=2019.12.17)", "requests", "sentencepiece (>=0.1.91,!=0.1.92)", "tokenizers (>=0.21,<0.22)", "torch", "tqdm (>=4.27)"] video = ["av (==9.2.0)"] vision = ["Pillow (>=10.0.1,<=15.0)"] @@ -6944,4 +6944,4 @@ validator = ["accelerate", "angle-emb", "autoawq", "bs4", "datasets", "duckduckg [metadata] lock-version = "2.1" python-versions = ">=3.10 <3.11" -content-hash = "57b3250544d8503dd5e3ad7b3842b18508f6c9357b3f1988f593ba5b64bcccca" +content-hash = "a5ab8c52b01171ddf48e09a9b09994d25773431614c91da05b0e281b2d90d264" From 9eb7413029e147ee3bf9224f5cca2ec3c8c4bbb3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:10:09 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 14/64] Run pre-commit --- validator_api/api.py | 2 +- validator_api/utils.py | 3 ++- 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/validator_api/api.py b/validator_api/api.py index 34d5a52e9..e1a12073c 100644 --- a/validator_api/api.py +++ b/validator_api/api.py @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ import asyncio import contextlib -from loguru import logger import uvicorn from fastapi import FastAPI +from loguru import logger from shared import settings diff --git a/validator_api/utils.py b/validator_api/utils.py index 199722583..113f7b89f 100644 --- a/validator_api/utils.py +++ b/validator_api/utils.py @@ -11,11 +11,12 @@ def read_fallback_uids() -> dict[str, dict]: try: from collections import defaultdict + uids = get_uids(sampling_mode="all") return { str(uid): { "task_availabilities": defaultdict(lambda: True), - "llm_model_availabilities": defaultdict(lambda: True) + "llm_model_availabilities": defaultdict(lambda: True), } for uid in uids } From feabaa2122a550ae757313105839c2636919f97c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:32:02 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 15/64] Flattening lists in staging --- validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py | 10 +++++++++- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py index 84320ebcc..23a1f36d9 100644 --- a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py +++ b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py @@ -110,7 +110,15 @@ async def web_retrieval( collected_chunks_list = [res.accumulated_chunks if res and res.accumulated_chunks else [] for res in stream_results] asyncio.create_task(scoring_queue.scoring_queue.append_response(uids=uids, body=body, chunks=collected_chunks_list)) - return loaded_results + loaded_results = [json.loads(r) if isinstance(r, str) else r for r in loaded_results] + flat_results = [item for sublist in loaded_results for item in sublist] + unique_results = [] + seen_urls = set() + for result in flat_results: + if result["url"] not in seen_urls: + seen_urls.add(result["url"]) + unique_results.append(result) + return unique_results @router.post("/test_time_inference") From cec4b57c6f7fadc11f719722dada4cd2e361f367 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:37 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 16/64] api/prod --- validator_api/api.py | 9 ++++++--- validator_api/utils.py | 2 +- 2 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/validator_api/api.py b/validator_api/api.py index dbd8a6fdb..9e06f1246 100644 --- a/validator_api/api.py +++ b/validator_api/api.py @@ -18,14 +18,17 @@ @contextlib.asynccontextmanager async def lifespan(app: FastAPI): - scoring_task = asyncio.create_task(scoring_queue.scoring_queue.start()) + if shared_settings.SCORE_ORGANICS: + scoring_task = asyncio.create_task(scoring_queue.scoring_queue.start()) miner_task = asyncio.create_task(update_miner_availabilities_for_api.start()) yield miner_task.cancel() - scoring_task.cancel() + if shared_settings.SCORE_ORGANICS: + scoring_task.cancel() try: await miner_task - await scoring_task + if shared_settings.SCORE_ORGANICS: + await scoring_task except asyncio.CancelledError: pass diff --git a/validator_api/utils.py b/validator_api/utils.py index b51d11eee..ebe69fc6b 100644 --- a/validator_api/utils.py +++ b/validator_api/utils.py @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ def read_fallback_uids() -> dict[str, dict]: class UpdateMinerAvailabilitiesForAPI(AsyncLoopRunner): - interval: int = 30 + interval: int = 120 miner_availabilities: dict[int, dict] = {} async def run_step(self): From 8ae8925a7f053d47f471b5d22b0718f5d7d61dd8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:03 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 17/64] Default to random miners --- validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py index 23a1f36d9..7407442b5 100644 --- a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py +++ b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ async def completions(request: Request, api_key: str = Depends(validate_api_key) # Choose between regular completion and mixture of miners. if body.get("test_time_inference", False): - return await test_time_inference(body["messages"], body.get("model", None), target_uids=uids) + return await test_time_inference(body["messages"], body.get("model", None), target_uids=body.get("uids")) if body.get("mixture", False): return await mixture_of_miners(body, uids=uids) else: From 92d478d90195b16e7731f56d8ed2328a02f7e220 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:28 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 18/64] Improving CoT prompt engineering --- find_white_hat.ipynb | 1330 + pale_hats.py | 43 + the_hats_who_are_white.csv | 74137 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py | 21 +- validator_api/test_time_inference.py | 8 +- 5 files changed, 75535 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) create mode 100644 find_white_hat.ipynb create mode 100644 pale_hats.py create mode 100644 the_hats_who_are_white.csv diff --git a/find_white_hat.ipynb b/find_white_hat.ipynb new file mode 100644 index 000000000..cef894ea8 --- /dev/null +++ b/find_white_hat.ipynb @@ -0,0 +1,1330 @@ +{ + "cells": [ + { + "cell_type": "code", + "execution_count": 1, + "metadata": {}, + "outputs": [ + { + "name": "stderr", + "output_type": "stream", + "text": [ + "Processing UIDs: 0%| | 4/1024 [01:15<5:22:56, 19.00s/it] \n" + ] + }, + { + "ename": "KeyboardInterrupt", + "evalue": "", + "output_type": "error", + "traceback": [ + 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result = response.json()[0][0]\n", + " result['uid'] = uid \n", + " result_dict = {\n", + " 'uid': uid,\n", + " 'relevant': result['relevant'],\n", + " 'url': result['url'],\n", + " 'content': result['content']\n", + " }\n", + " all_results.append(result_dict)\n", + " except (IndexError, KeyError, json.JSONDecodeError):\n", + " all_results.append({\n", + " 'uid': uid,\n", + " 'relevant': None,\n", + " 'url': None,\n", + " 'content': 'Failed to get valid response'\n", + " })\n", + "\n", + "df = pd.DataFrame(all_results, columns=['uid', 'relevant', 'url', 'content'])\n", + "df.to_csv(\"the_hats_who_are_white.csv\")" + ] + }, + { + "cell_type": "code", + "execution_count": 2, + "metadata": {}, + "outputs": [ + { + "data": { + "text/plain": [ + "[{'uid': 0,\n", + " 'relevant': \"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers\\nVote for the creatures that know how take down their prey.\\n- 1\\nThe Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home\\nThe cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony.\\nThen, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening.\\nEfficient hunter? - 2\\nThe Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life\\nFound throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy.\\nGrass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive.\\nWith minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs.\\nEfficient hunter? - 3\\nRituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog\\nSome numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife.\\nDuring a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest.\\nWhen the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults.\\nEfficient hunter? - 4\\nDragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey\\nThanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation.\\nWhat’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain.\\n“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says.\\nEfficient hunter? - 5\\nBlack-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night\\n- Photo:\\n- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001\\n- Wikimedia Commons\\n- CC-BY 3.0\\nThe solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing.\\nOver the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds).\\nEfficient hunter? - Photo:\\n- 6\\nThe Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute\\n- Photo:\\n- NUMBER7isBEST\\n- Wikimedia Commons\\n- CC-BY-SA 4.0\\nThough one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours.\\nEven more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells.\\nEfficient hunter? - Photo:\",\n", + " 'url': 'https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress',\n", + " 'content': \"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers\\nVote for the creatures that know how take down their prey.\\n- 1\\nThe Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home\\nThe cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony.\\nThen, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening.\\nEfficient hunter? - 2\\nThe Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life\\nFound throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy.\\nGrass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive.\\nWith minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs.\\nEfficient hunter? - 3\\nRituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog\\nSome numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife.\\nDuring a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest.\\nWhen the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults.\\nEfficient hunter? - 4\\nDragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey\\nThanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation.\\nWhat’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. 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Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and '\n", + " 'accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. '\n", + " 'Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial '\n", + " 'updates. Learn more. by John Honerkamp Print Trevor Williams / '\n", + " \"Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Don't \"\n", + " 'Run During Thunderstorms Wear a Hat With a Brim Dress in Layers '\n", + " \"If It's Cold Don't Overdress Be Visible Wear the Right Shoes \"\n", + " 'Prevent Chafing Protect Your Electronics Watch Your Step Carry '\n", + " 'Extra Socks Change Out of Wet Clothes Dry Your Shoes Rainy '\n", + " \"weather doesn't mean you have to take your runs inside. If \"\n", + " \"you're preparing for a race, running in the rain is good \"\n", + " \"because most marathons aren't canceled due to rain. Here are \"\n", + " 'tips to make your rainy day runs safer and more comfortable. '\n", + " \"Don't Run During Thunderstorms While running in the rain is \"\n", + " 'fairly safe, running indoors is the best option if '\n", + " 'thunderstorms are nearby. Checking your run off your to-do list '\n", + " 'is not worth the risk of getting struck by lightning. Wear a '\n", + " 'Hat With a Brim Chase Jarvis/Digital Vision/Getty Images A hat '\n", + " 'with a brim can be your best friend while running in the rain. '\n", + " 'It will shield your face from a downpour. Opt for a breathable '\n", + " \"running hat with venting if you're running in higher temps to \"\n", + " \"help avoid overheating. If it's cold, rainy, and windy, choose \"\n", + " 'a thicker hat and wear a fleece headband over it to protect '\n", + " 'your ears. A headband can also help keep your hat from flying '\n", + " \"off your head in a gust of wind. Dress in Layers If It's Cold \"\n", + " \"If it's cold and rainy, wear multiple layers and ensure the \"\n", + " 'layer against your skin is a fabric such as polypropylene or '\n", + " 'CoolMax, which wicks water and sweat to help regulate your body '\n", + " 'temp. Your outer layer should be wind- and water-resistant, '\n", + " \"such as a tracksuit, running jacket, or vest. Don't wear a \"\n", + " 'waterproof rain slicker because it will trap moisture and heat. '\n", + " 'Also, avoid cotton (including your socks) because it tends to '\n", + " 'absorb water. You can make a rain poncho from a big trash bag '\n", + " 'by cutting armholes and a neck hole. Once you get moving and '\n", + " \"start to warm up, it's easy to rip it off and discard it. Be \"\n", + " \"sure you put it somewhere safe so it doesn't trip other racers \"\n", + " \"or become litter. Don't Overdress Overdressing is one of the \"\n", + " 'biggest mistakes runners make when running in the rain. Dress '\n", + " 'for the temperature as if it were a dry day, as wearing more '\n", + " \"layers will not keep you dry. Unless you're running with an \"\n", + " \"umbrella over your head, you will get wet, so whether you're \"\n", + " \"shopping for men's running tights or women's tank tops, look \"\n", + " 'for material that dries quickly and can stand up to the '\n", + " 'elements. Be Visible Select outer layers that are extremely '\n", + " 'bright or light-colored and have reflective strips. Remember '\n", + " \"that drivers have lowered visibility and if you're running in \"\n", + " 'the rain they may be less likely to expect you on the road. 11 '\n", + " 'Rules for Staying Safe While Walking Wear the Right Shoes Keep '\n", + " 'your favorite shoes for dry days, relying on old shoes for '\n", + " 'running in the rain. The best shoes for rain runs depend, in '\n", + " \"part, on what type of running you'll do. For instance, \"\n", + " 'waterproof sneakers may be better if you plan to run on the '\n", + " 'road in wet conditions. Winter running shoes are more '\n", + " 'appropriate for cold, icy conditions. However, a pair of '\n", + " 'running shoes like Adidas Terrex Soulstride Trail would be an '\n", + " 'excellent choice if you do trail running and go through creeks '\n", + " 'and puddles. If it is raining before the start of a race, wear '\n", + " 'a pair of older shoes and socks and keep your race shoes and '\n", + " 'socks in a plastic bag. Right before race time, change into '\n", + " 'your race set and check these older items with your gear check '\n", + " 'bag or discard them near the starting line as many racers do '\n", + " 'with warmup gear. Some races collect these items for charity. '\n", + " 'Prevent Chafing Chafing can happen during any run, but it can '\n", + " \"be much worse when running in the rain. If you're running a \"\n", + " 'long distance, spread Body Glide or Vaseline on parts of your '\n", + " 'body where you would normally chafe or get blisters, such as '\n", + " 'your feet, inner thighs, underarms, sports bra lines (women), '\n", + " 'and nipples (men), to help prevent chafing. How to Prevent '\n", + " 'Chafing When Running or Walking Protect Your Electronics Store '\n", + " 'electronics, such as your cell phone and iPod, in a ziplock bag '\n", + " 'or a waterproof carrier. Or, just leave them at home. Most '\n", + " 'running watches are water resistant, but not all. So, if you do '\n", + " \"wear a watch while running in rain, check the watch's specs so \"\n", + " 'you know its limitations and to keep it functioning well. Watch '\n", + " 'Your Step You should always pay attention, but running in the '\n", + " 'rain means taking extra care since the road or path is '\n", + " 'slippery. The key is to take small strides and pay attention to '\n", + " 'your footing, similar to how you would run on trails, knowing '\n", + " 'that there may be lots of roots, rocks, or branches you could ',\n", + " 'relevant': 'Running Injury Prevention 12 Tips for Running in the Rain By '\n", + " 'Christine Luff, ACE-CPT Updated on May 17, 2024 Reviewed '\n", + " 'Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by nutrition and exercise '\n", + " 'professionals. Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and '\n", + " 'accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. '\n", + " 'Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial '\n", + " 'updates. Learn more. by John Honerkamp Print Trevor Williams / '\n", + " 'Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents '\n", + " \"Don't Run During Thunderstorms Wear a Hat With a Brim Dress in \"\n", + " \"Layers If It's Cold Don't Overdress Be Visible Wear the Right \"\n", + " 'Shoes Prevent Chafing Protect Your Electronics Watch Your Step '\n", + " 'Carry Extra Socks Change Out of Wet Clothes Dry Your Shoes '\n", + " \"Rainy weather doesn't mean you have to take your runs inside. \"\n", + " \"If you're preparing for a race, running in the rain is good \"\n", + " \"because most marathons aren't canceled due to rain. Here are \"\n", + " 'tips to make your rainy day runs safer and more comfortable. '\n", + " \"Don't Run During Thunderstorms While running in the rain is \"\n", + " 'fairly safe, running indoors is the best option if '\n", + " 'thunderstorms are nearby. Checking your run off your to-do '\n", + " 'list is not worth the risk of getting struck by lightning. '\n", + " 'Wear a Hat With a Brim Chase Jarvis/Digital Vision/Getty '\n", + " 'Images A hat with a brim can be your best friend while running '\n", + " 'in the rain. It will shield your face from a downpour. Opt for '\n", + " \"a breathable running hat with venting if you're running in \"\n", + " \"higher temps to help avoid overheating. If it's cold, rainy, \"\n", + " 'and windy, choose a thicker hat and wear a fleece headband '\n", + " 'over it to protect your ears. A headband can also help keep '\n", + " 'your hat from flying off your head in a gust of wind. Dress in '\n", + " \"Layers If It's Cold If it's cold and rainy, wear multiple \"\n", + " 'layers and ensure the layer against your skin is a fabric such '\n", + " 'as polypropylene or CoolMax, which wicks water and sweat to '\n", + " 'help regulate your body temp. Your outer layer should be wind- '\n", + " 'and water-resistant, such as a tracksuit, running jacket, or '\n", + " \"vest. Don't wear a waterproof rain slicker because it will \"\n", + " 'trap moisture and heat. Also, avoid cotton (including your '\n", + " 'socks) because it tends to absorb water. You can make a rain '\n", + " 'poncho from a big trash bag by cutting armholes and a neck '\n", + " \"hole. Once you get moving and start to warm up, it's easy to \"\n", + " 'rip it off and discard it. Be sure you put it somewhere safe '\n", + " \"so it doesn't trip other racers or become litter. Don't \"\n", + " 'Overdress Overdressing is one of the biggest mistakes runners '\n", + " 'make when running in the rain. Dress for the temperature as if '\n", + " 'it were a dry day, as wearing more layers will not keep you '\n", + " \"dry. Unless you're running with an umbrella over your head, \"\n", + " \"you will get wet, so whether you're shopping for men's running \"\n", + " \"tights or women's tank tops, look for material that dries \"\n", + " 'quickly and can stand up to the elements. Be Visible Select '\n", + " 'outer layers that are extremely bright or light-colored and '\n", + " 'have reflective strips. Remember that drivers have lowered '\n", + " \"visibility and if you're running in the rain they may be less \"\n", + " 'likely to expect you on the road. 11 Rules for Staying Safe '\n", + " 'While Walking Wear the Right Shoes Keep your favorite shoes '\n", + " 'for dry days, relying on old shoes for running in the rain. '\n", + " 'The best shoes for rain runs depend, in part, on what type of '\n", + " \"running you'll do. For instance, waterproof sneakers may be \"\n", + " 'better if you plan to run on the road in wet conditions. '\n", + " 'Winter running shoes are more appropriate for cold, icy '\n", + " 'conditions. However, a pair of running shoes like Adidas '\n", + " 'Terrex Soulstride Trail would be an excellent choice if you do '\n", + " 'trail running and go through creeks and puddles. If it is '\n", + " 'raining before the start of a race, wear a pair of older shoes '\n", + " 'and socks and keep your race shoes and socks in a plastic bag. '\n", + " 'Right before race time, change into your race set and check '\n", + " 'these older items with your gear check bag or discard them '\n", + " 'near the starting line as many racers do with warmup gear. '\n", + " 'Some races collect these items for charity. Prevent Chafing '\n", + " 'Chafing can happen during any run, but it can be much worse '\n", + " \"when running in the rain. If you're running a long distance, \"\n", + " 'spread Body Glide or Vaseline on parts of your body where you '\n", + " 'would normally chafe or get blisters, such as your feet, inner '\n", + " 'thighs, underarms, sports bra lines (women), and nipples '\n", + " '(men), to help prevent chafing. How to Prevent Chafing When '\n", + " 'Running or Walking Protect Your Electronics Store electronics, '\n", + " 'such as your cell phone and iPod, in a ziplock bag or a '\n", + " 'waterproof carrier. Or, just leave them at home. Most running '\n", + " 'watches are water resistant, but not all. So, if you do wear a '\n", + " \"watch while running in rain, check the watch's specs so you \"\n", + " 'know its limitations and to keep it functioning well. Watch '\n", + " 'Your Step You should always pay attention, but running in the '\n", + " 'rain means taking extra care since the road or path is '\n", + " 'slippery. The key is to take small strides and pay attention '\n", + " 'to your footing, similar to how you would run on trails, '\n", + " 'knowing that there may be lots of roots, rocks, or branches '\n", + " 'you could ',\n", + " 'url': 'https://www.verywellfit.com/tips-for-running-in-the-rain-2911026'}]]\n" + ] + } + ], + "source": [ + "import requests\n", + "import pprint\n", + "\n", + "query = \"Who run in the rain?\"\n", + "API_KEY = \"14ff91d2ec775415624c6475d385a441\"\n", + "\n", + "headers = {\n", + " \"api-key\": API_KEY,\n", + " \"Content-Type\": \"application/json\" # Ensure JSON is interpreted correctly\n", + "}\n", + "\n", + "# ✅ `search_query` should be in query parameters\n", + "params = {\"search_query\": query,\n", + " \"n_miners\": 1,\n", + " \"n_results\": 2,\n", + " \"max_response_time\": 20,\n", + " \"target_uids\": [\"5\", \"10\"], # Ensure this is a list of strings\n", + "}\n", + "\n", + "# ✅ Send query params separately from JSON body\n", + "response = requests.post(\n", + " \"http://0.0.0.0:42172/web_retrieval\",\n", + " headers=headers,\n", + " params=params, # ✅ search_query goes here # ✅ The rest of the data goes here\n", + ")\n", + "\n", + "pprint.pprint(response.json())\n" + ] + }, + { + "cell_type": "code", + "execution_count": 29, + "metadata": {}, + "outputs": [ + { + "name": "stdout", + "output_type": "stream", + "text": [ + "[[{'content': 'Running Injury Prevention 12 Tips for Running in the Rain By '\n", + " 'Christine Luff, ACE-CPT Updated on May 17, 2024 Reviewed '\n", + " 'Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by nutrition and exercise '\n", + " 'professionals. Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and '\n", + " 'accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. '\n", + " 'Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial '\n", + " 'updates. Learn more. by John Honerkamp Print Trevor Williams / '\n", + " \"Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Don't \"\n", + " 'Run During Thunderstorms Wear a Hat With a Brim Dress in Layers '\n", + " \"If It's Cold Don't Overdress Be Visible Wear the Right Shoes \"\n", + " 'Prevent Chafing Protect Your Electronics Watch Your Step Carry '\n", + " 'Extra Socks Change Out of Wet Clothes Dry Your Shoes Rainy '\n", + " \"weather doesn't mean you have to take your runs inside. If \"\n", + " \"you're preparing for a race, running in the rain is good \"\n", + " \"because most marathons aren't canceled due to rain. Here are \"\n", + " 'tips to make your rainy day runs safer and more comfortable. '\n", + " \"Don't Run During Thunderstorms While running in the rain is \"\n", + " 'fairly safe, running indoors is the best option if '\n", + " 'thunderstorms are nearby. Checking your run off your to-do list '\n", + " 'is not worth the risk of getting struck by lightning. Wear a '\n", + " 'Hat With a Brim Chase Jarvis/Digital Vision/Getty Images A hat '\n", + " 'with a brim can be your best friend while running in the rain. '\n", + " 'It will shield your face from a downpour. Opt for a breathable '\n", + " \"running hat with venting if you're running in higher temps to \"\n", + " \"help avoid overheating. If it's cold, rainy, and windy, choose \"\n", + " 'a thicker hat and wear a fleece headband over it to protect '\n", + " 'your ears. A headband can also help keep your hat from flying '\n", + " \"off your head in a gust of wind. Dress in Layers If It's Cold \"\n", + " \"If it's cold and rainy, wear multiple layers and ensure the \"\n", + " 'layer against your skin is a fabric such as polypropylene or '\n", + " 'CoolMax, which wicks water and sweat to help regulate your body '\n", + " 'temp. Your outer layer should be wind- and water-resistant, '\n", + " \"such as a tracksuit, running jacket, or vest. Don't wear a \"\n", + " 'waterproof rain slicker because it will trap moisture and heat. '\n", + " 'Also, avoid cotton (including your socks) because it tends to '\n", + " 'absorb water. You can make a rain poncho from a big trash bag '\n", + " 'by cutting armholes and a neck hole. Once you get moving and '\n", + " \"start to warm up, it's easy to rip it off and discard it. Be \"\n", + " \"sure you put it somewhere safe so it doesn't trip other racers \"\n", + " \"or become litter. Don't Overdress Overdressing is one of the \"\n", + " 'biggest mistakes runners make when running in the rain. Dress '\n", + " 'for the temperature as if it were a dry day, as wearing more '\n", + " \"layers will not keep you dry. Unless you're running with an \"\n", + " \"umbrella over your head, you will get wet, so whether you're \"\n", + " \"shopping for men's running tights or women's tank tops, look \"\n", + " 'for material that dries quickly and can stand up to the '\n", + " 'elements. Be Visible Select outer layers that are extremely '\n", + " 'bright or light-colored and have reflective strips. Remember '\n", + " \"that drivers have lowered visibility and if you're running in \"\n", + " 'the rain they may be less likely to expect you on the road. 11 '\n", + " 'Rules for Staying Safe While Walking Wear the Right Shoes Keep '\n", + " 'your favorite shoes for dry days, relying on old shoes for '\n", + " 'running in the rain. The best shoes for rain runs depend, in '\n", + " \"part, on what type of running you'll do. For instance, \"\n", + " 'waterproof sneakers may be better if you plan to run on the '\n", + " 'road in wet conditions. Winter running shoes are more '\n", + " 'appropriate for cold, icy conditions. However, a pair of '\n", + " 'running shoes like Adidas Terrex Soulstride Trail would be an '\n", + " 'excellent choice if you do trail running and go through creeks '\n", + " 'and puddles. If it is raining before the start of a race, wear '\n", + " 'a pair of older shoes and socks and keep your race shoes and '\n", + " 'socks in a plastic bag. Right before race time, change into '\n", + " 'your race set and check these older items with your gear check '\n", + " 'bag or discard them near the starting line as many racers do '\n", + " 'with warmup gear. Some races collect these items for charity. '\n", + " 'Prevent Chafing Chafing can happen during any run, but it can '\n", + " \"be much worse when running in the rain. If you're running a \"\n", + " 'long distance, spread Body Glide or Vaseline on parts of your '\n", + " 'body where you would normally chafe or get blisters, such as '\n", + " 'your feet, inner thighs, underarms, sports bra lines (women), '\n", + " 'and nipples (men), to help prevent chafing. How to Prevent '\n", + " 'Chafing When Running or Walking Protect Your Electronics Store '\n", + " 'electronics, such as your cell phone and iPod, in a ziplock bag '\n", + " 'or a waterproof carrier. Or, just leave them at home. Most '\n", + " 'running watches are water resistant, but not all. So, if you do '\n", + " \"wear a watch while running in rain, check the watch's specs so \"\n", + " 'you know its limitations and to keep it functioning well. Watch '\n", + " 'Your Step You should always pay attention, but running in the '\n", + " 'rain means taking extra care since the road or path is '\n", + " 'slippery. The key is to take small strides and pay attention to '\n", + " 'your footing, similar to how you would run on trails, knowing '\n", + " 'that there may be lots of roots, rocks, or branches you could ',\n", + " 'relevant': 'Running Injury Prevention 12 Tips for Running in the Rain By '\n", + " 'Christine Luff, ACE-CPT Updated on May 17, 2024 Reviewed '\n", + " 'Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by nutrition and exercise '\n", + " 'professionals. Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and '\n", + " 'accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. '\n", + " 'Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial '\n", + " 'updates. Learn more. by John Honerkamp Print Trevor Williams / '\n", + " 'Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents '\n", + " \"Don't Run During Thunderstorms Wear a Hat With a Brim Dress in \"\n", + " \"Layers If It's Cold Don't Overdress Be Visible Wear the Right \"\n", + " 'Shoes Prevent Chafing Protect Your Electronics Watch Your Step '\n", + " 'Carry Extra Socks Change Out of Wet Clothes Dry Your Shoes '\n", + " \"Rainy weather doesn't mean you have to take your runs inside. \"\n", + " \"If you're preparing for a race, running in the rain is good \"\n", + " \"because most marathons aren't canceled due to rain. Here are \"\n", + " 'tips to make your rainy day runs safer and more comfortable. '\n", + " \"Don't Run During Thunderstorms While running in the rain is \"\n", + " 'fairly safe, running indoors is the best option if '\n", + " 'thunderstorms are nearby. Checking your run off your to-do '\n", + " 'list is not worth the risk of getting struck by lightning. '\n", + " 'Wear a Hat With a Brim Chase Jarvis/Digital Vision/Getty '\n", + " 'Images A hat with a brim can be your best friend while running '\n", + " 'in the rain. It will shield your face from a downpour. Opt for '\n", + " \"a breathable running hat with venting if you're running in \"\n", + " \"higher temps to help avoid overheating. If it's cold, rainy, \"\n", + " 'and windy, choose a thicker hat and wear a fleece headband '\n", + " 'over it to protect your ears. A headband can also help keep '\n", + " 'your hat from flying off your head in a gust of wind. Dress in '\n", + " \"Layers If It's Cold If it's cold and rainy, wear multiple \"\n", + " 'layers and ensure the layer against your skin is a fabric such '\n", + " 'as polypropylene or CoolMax, which wicks water and sweat to '\n", + " 'help regulate your body temp. Your outer layer should be wind- '\n", + " 'and water-resistant, such as a tracksuit, running jacket, or '\n", + " \"vest. Don't wear a waterproof rain slicker because it will \"\n", + " 'trap moisture and heat. Also, avoid cotton (including your '\n", + " 'socks) because it tends to absorb water. You can make a rain '\n", + " 'poncho from a big trash bag by cutting armholes and a neck '\n", + " \"hole. Once you get moving and start to warm up, it's easy to \"\n", + " 'rip it off and discard it. Be sure you put it somewhere safe '\n", + " \"so it doesn't trip other racers or become litter. Don't \"\n", + " 'Overdress Overdressing is one of the biggest mistakes runners '\n", + " 'make when running in the rain. Dress for the temperature as if '\n", + " 'it were a dry day, as wearing more layers will not keep you '\n", + " \"dry. Unless you're running with an umbrella over your head, \"\n", + " \"you will get wet, so whether you're shopping for men's running \"\n", + " \"tights or women's tank tops, look for material that dries \"\n", + " 'quickly and can stand up to the elements. Be Visible Select '\n", + " 'outer layers that are extremely bright or light-colored and '\n", + " 'have reflective strips. Remember that drivers have lowered '\n", + " \"visibility and if you're running in the rain they may be less \"\n", + " 'likely to expect you on the road. 11 Rules for Staying Safe '\n", + " 'While Walking Wear the Right Shoes Keep your favorite shoes '\n", + " 'for dry days, relying on old shoes for running in the rain. '\n", + " 'The best shoes for rain runs depend, in part, on what type of '\n", + " \"running you'll do. For instance, waterproof sneakers may be \"\n", + " 'better if you plan to run on the road in wet conditions. '\n", + " 'Winter running shoes are more appropriate for cold, icy '\n", + " 'conditions. However, a pair of running shoes like Adidas '\n", + " 'Terrex Soulstride Trail would be an excellent choice if you do '\n", + " 'trail running and go through creeks and puddles. If it is '\n", + " 'raining before the start of a race, wear a pair of older shoes '\n", + " 'and socks and keep your race shoes and socks in a plastic bag. '\n", + " 'Right before race time, change into your race set and check '\n", + " 'these older items with your gear check bag or discard them '\n", + " 'near the starting line as many racers do with warmup gear. '\n", + " 'Some races collect these items for charity. Prevent Chafing '\n", + " 'Chafing can happen during any run, but it can be much worse '\n", + " \"when running in the rain. If you're running a long distance, \"\n", + " 'spread Body Glide or Vaseline on parts of your body where you '\n", + " 'would normally chafe or get blisters, such as your feet, inner '\n", + " 'thighs, underarms, sports bra lines (women), and nipples '\n", + " '(men), to help prevent chafing. How to Prevent Chafing When '\n", + " 'Running or Walking Protect Your Electronics Store electronics, '\n", + " 'such as your cell phone and iPod, in a ziplock bag or a '\n", + " 'waterproof carrier. Or, just leave them at home. Most running '\n", + " 'watches are water resistant, but not all. So, if you do wear a '\n", + " \"watch while running in rain, check the watch's specs so you \"\n", + " 'know its limitations and to keep it functioning well. Watch '\n", + " 'Your Step You should always pay attention, but running in the '\n", + " 'rain means taking extra care since the road or path is '\n", + " 'slippery. The key is to take small strides and pay attention '\n", + " 'to your footing, similar to how you would run on trails, '\n", + " 'knowing that there may be lots of roots, rocks, or branches '\n", + " 'you could ',\n", + " 'url': 'https://www.verywellfit.com/tips-for-running-in-the-rain-2911026'}]]\n" + ] + } + ], + "source": [ + "import requests\n", + "import pprint\n", + "\n", + "query = \"Who run in the rain?\"\n", + "API_KEY = \"14ff91d2ec775415624c6475d385a441\"\n", + "\n", + "headers = {\n", + " \"api-key\": API_KEY,\n", + " \"Content-Type\": \"application/json\"\n", + "}\n", + "\n", + "# ✅ `search_query` stays in query parameters\n", + "params = {\"search_query\": query}\n", + "\n", + "# ✅ The rest goes into the JSON body\n", + "data = {\n", + " \"n_miners\": 1,\n", + " \"n_results\": 2,\n", + " \"max_response_time\": 20,\n", + " \"target_uids\": [\"488\"] # Ensure this is a list of strings\n", + "}\n", + "\n", + "response = requests.post(\n", + " \"http://0.0.0.0:42172/web_retrieval\",\n", + " headers=headers,\n", + " params=params, # ✅ Query parameter\n", + " json=data # ✅ JSON body\n", + ")\n", + "\n", + "pprint.pprint(response.json())\n" + ] + }, + { + "cell_type": "code", + "execution_count": null, + "metadata": {}, + "outputs": [], + "source": [] + } + ], + "metadata": { + "kernelspec": { + "display_name": ".venv", + "language": "python", + "name": "python3" + }, + "language_info": { + "codemirror_mode": { + "name": "ipython", + "version": 3 + }, + "file_extension": ".py", + "mimetype": "text/x-python", + "name": "python", + "nbconvert_exporter": "python", + "pygments_lexer": "ipython3", + "version": "3.10.12" + } + }, + "nbformat": 4, + "nbformat_minor": 2 +} diff --git a/pale_hats.py b/pale_hats.py new file mode 100644 index 000000000..448ac54e5 --- /dev/null +++ b/pale_hats.py @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +import requests +import pprint +import pandas as pd +import json +from tqdm import tqdm + +query = "What is the most efficient hunter in the world?" +API_KEY = '14ff91d2ec775415624c6475d385a441' + +all_results = [] + +for uid in tqdm(range(1024), desc="Processing UIDs"): + headers = { + "api-key": API_KEY, + "Content-Type": "application/json" + } + + params = {"search_query": query} + + data = { + "n_miners": 1, + "n_results": 2, + "max_response_time": 10, + "target_uids": [str(uid)] + } + + response = requests.post("http://0.0.0.0:42172/web_retrieval", headers=headers, params=params, json = data) + + try: + result = response.json() + result_dict = { + 'uid': uid, + 'result': response.json(), + } + all_results.append(result_dict) + except (IndexError, KeyError, json.JSONDecodeError): + all_results.append({ + 'uid': uid, + 'result': None, + }) + +df = pd.DataFrame(all_results, columns=['uid', 'result']) +df.to_csv("the_hats_who_are_white.csv") \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/the_hats_who_are_white.csv b/the_hats_who_are_white.csv new file mode 100644 index 000000000..361d3c1f5 --- /dev/null +++ b/the_hats_who_are_white.csv @@ -0,0 +1,74137 @@ +,uid,relevant,url,content +0,0,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1,1,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +2,2,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +3,3,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +4,4,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +5,5,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +6,6,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +7,7,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +8,8,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +9,9,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +10,10,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +11,11,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +12,12,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +13,13,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +14,14,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +15,15,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +16,16,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +17,17,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +18,18,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +19,19,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +20,20,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +21,21,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +22,22,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +23,23,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +24,24,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +25,25,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +26,26,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +27,27,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +28,28,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +29,29,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +30,30,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +31,31,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +32,32,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +33,33,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +34,34,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +35,35,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +36,36,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +37,37,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +38,38,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +39,39,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +40,40,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +41,41,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +42,42,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +43,43,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +44,44,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +45,45,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +46,46,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +47,47,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +48,48,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +49,49,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +50,50,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +51,51,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +52,52,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. 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The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +116,116,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +117,117,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +118,118,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +119,119,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +120,120,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +121,121,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +122,122,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +123,123,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +124,124,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +125,125,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +126,126,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +127,127,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +128,128,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +129,129,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +130,130,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +131,131,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +132,132,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +133,133,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +134,134,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +135,135,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +136,136,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +137,137,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +138,138,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +139,139,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +140,140,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +141,141,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +142,142,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +143,143,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +144,144,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +145,145,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +146,146,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +147,147,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +148,148,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +149,149,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +150,150,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +151,151,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +152,152,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +153,153,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +154,154,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +155,155,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +156,156,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +157,157,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +158,158,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +159,159,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +160,160,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +161,161,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +162,162,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +163,163,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +164,164,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +165,165,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +166,166,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +167,167,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +168,168,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +169,169,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +170,170,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +171,171,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +172,172,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +173,173,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +174,174,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +175,175,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +176,176,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +177,177,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +178,178,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +179,179,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +180,180,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +181,181,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +182,182,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +183,183,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +184,184,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +185,185,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +186,186,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +187,187,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +188,188,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +189,189,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +190,190,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +191,191,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +192,192,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +193,193,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +194,194,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +195,195,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +196,196,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +197,197,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +198,198,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +199,199,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +200,200,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +201,201,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +202,202,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +203,203,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +204,204,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +205,205,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +206,206,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +207,207,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +208,208,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +209,209,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +210,210,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +211,211,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +212,212,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +213,213,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +214,214,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +215,215,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +216,216,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +217,217,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +218,218,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +219,219,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +220,220,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +221,221,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +222,222,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +223,223,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +224,224,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +225,225,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +226,226,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +227,227,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +228,228,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +229,229,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +230,230,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +231,231,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +232,232,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +233,233,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +234,234,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +235,235,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +236,236,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +237,237,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +238,238,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +239,239,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +240,240,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +241,241,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +242,242,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +243,243,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +244,244,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +245,245,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +246,246,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +247,247,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +248,248,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +249,249,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +250,250,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +251,251,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +252,252,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +253,253,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +254,254,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +255,255,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +256,256,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +257,257,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +258,258,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +259,259,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +260,260,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +261,261,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +262,262,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +263,263,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +264,264,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +265,265,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +266,266,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +267,267,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +268,268,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +269,269,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +270,270,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +271,271,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +272,272,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +273,273,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +274,274,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +275,275,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +276,276,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +277,277,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +278,278,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +279,279,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +280,280,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +281,281,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +282,282,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +283,283,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +284,284,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +285,285,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +286,286,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +287,287,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +288,288,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +289,289,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +290,290,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +291,291,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +292,292,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +293,293,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +294,294,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +295,295,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +296,296,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +297,297,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +298,298,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +299,299,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +300,300,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +301,301,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +302,302,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +303,303,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +304,304,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +305,305,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +306,306,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +307,307,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +308,308,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +309,309,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +310,310,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +311,311,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +312,312,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +313,313,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +314,314,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +315,315,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +316,316,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +317,317,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +318,318,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +319,319,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +320,320,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +321,321,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +322,322,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +323,323,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +324,324,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +325,325,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +326,326,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +327,327,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +328,328,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +329,329,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +330,330,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +331,331,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +332,332,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +333,333,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +334,334,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +335,335,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +336,336,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +337,337,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +338,338,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +339,339,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +340,340,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +341,341,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +342,342,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +343,343,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +344,344,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +345,345,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +346,346,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +347,347,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +348,348,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +349,349,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +350,350,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +351,351,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +352,352,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +353,353,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +354,354,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +355,355,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +356,356,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +357,357,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +358,358,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +359,359,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +360,360,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +361,361,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +362,362,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +363,363,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +364,364,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +365,365,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +366,366,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +367,367,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +368,368,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +369,369,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +370,370,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +371,371,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +372,372,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +373,373,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +374,374,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +375,375,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +376,376,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +377,377,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +378,378,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +379,379,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +380,380,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +381,381,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +382,382,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +383,383,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +384,384,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +385,385,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +386,386,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +387,387,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +388,388,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +389,389,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +390,390,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +391,391,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +392,392,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +393,393,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +394,394,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +395,395,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +396,396,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +397,397,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +398,398,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +399,399,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +400,400,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +401,401,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +402,402,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +403,403,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +404,404,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +405,405,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +406,406,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +407,407,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +408,408,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +409,409,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +410,410,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +411,411,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +412,412,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +413,413,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +414,414,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +415,415,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +416,416,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +417,417,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +418,418,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +419,419,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +420,420,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +421,421,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +422,422,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +423,423,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +424,424,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +425,425,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +426,426,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +427,427,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +428,428,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +429,429,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +430,430,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +431,431,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +432,432,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +433,433,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +434,434,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +435,435,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +436,436,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +437,437,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +438,438,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +439,439,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +440,440,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +441,441,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +442,442,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +443,443,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +444,444,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +445,445,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +446,446,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +447,447,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +448,448,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +449,449,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +450,450,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +451,451,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +452,452,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +453,453,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +454,454,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +455,455,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +456,456,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +457,457,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +458,458,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +459,459,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +460,460,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +461,461,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +462,462,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +463,463,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +464,464,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +465,465,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +466,466,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +467,467,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +468,468,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +469,469,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +470,470,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +471,471,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +472,472,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +473,473,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +474,474,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +475,475,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +476,476,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +477,477,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +478,478,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +479,479,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +480,480,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +481,481,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +482,482,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +483,483,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +484,484,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +485,485,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +486,486,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +487,487,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +488,488,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +489,489,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +490,490,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +491,491,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +492,492,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +493,493,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +494,494,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +495,495,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +496,496,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +497,497,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +498,498,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +499,499,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +500,500,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +501,501,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +502,502,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +503,503,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +504,504,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +505,505,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +506,506,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +507,507,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +508,508,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +509,509,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +510,510,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +511,511,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +512,512,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +513,513,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +514,514,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +515,515,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +516,516,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +517,517,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +518,518,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +519,519,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +520,520,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +521,521,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +522,522,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +523,523,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +524,524,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +525,525,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +526,526,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +527,527,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +528,528,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +529,529,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +530,530,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +531,531,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +532,532,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +533,533,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +534,534,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +535,535,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +536,536,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +537,537,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +538,538,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +539,539,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +540,540,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +541,541,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +542,542,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +543,543,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +544,544,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +545,545,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +546,546,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +547,547,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +548,548,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +549,549,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +550,550,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +551,551,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +552,552,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +553,553,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +554,554,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +555,555,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +556,556,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +557,557,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +558,558,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +559,559,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +560,560,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +561,561,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +562,562,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +563,563,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +564,564,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +565,565,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +566,566,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +567,567,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +568,568,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +569,569,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +570,570,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +571,571,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +572,572,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +573,573,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +574,574,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +575,575,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +576,576,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +577,577,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +578,578,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +579,579,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +580,580,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +581,581,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +582,582,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +583,583,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +584,584,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +585,585,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +586,586,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +587,587,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +588,588,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +589,589,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +590,590,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +591,591,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +592,592,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +593,593,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +594,594,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +595,595,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +596,596,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +597,597,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +598,598,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +599,599,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +600,600,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +601,601,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +602,602,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +603,603,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +604,604,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +605,605,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +606,606,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +607,607,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +608,608,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +609,609,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +610,610,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +611,611,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +612,612,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +613,613,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +614,614,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +615,615,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +616,616,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +617,617,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +618,618,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +619,619,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +620,620,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +621,621,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +622,622,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +623,623,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +624,624,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +625,625,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +626,626,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +627,627,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +628,628,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +629,629,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +630,630,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +631,631,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +632,632,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +633,633,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +634,634,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +635,635,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +636,636,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +637,637,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +638,638,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +639,639,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +640,640,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +641,641,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +642,642,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +643,643,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +644,644,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +645,645,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +646,646,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +647,647,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +648,648,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +649,649,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +650,650,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +651,651,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +652,652,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +653,653,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +654,654,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +655,655,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +656,656,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +657,657,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +658,658,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +659,659,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +660,660,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +661,661,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +662,662,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +663,663,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +664,664,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +665,665,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +666,666,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +667,667,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +668,668,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +669,669,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +670,670,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +671,671,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +672,672,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +673,673,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +674,674,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +675,675,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +676,676,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +677,677,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +678,678,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +679,679,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +680,680,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +681,681,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +682,682,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +683,683,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +684,684,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +685,685,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +686,686,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +687,687,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +688,688,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +689,689,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +690,690,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +691,691,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +692,692,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +693,693,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +694,694,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +695,695,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +696,696,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +697,697,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +698,698,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +699,699,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +700,700,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +701,701,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +702,702,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +703,703,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +704,704,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +705,705,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +706,706,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +707,707,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +708,708,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +709,709,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +710,710,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +711,711,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +712,712,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +713,713,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +714,714,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +715,715,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +716,716,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +717,717,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +718,718,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +719,719,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +720,720,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +721,721,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +722,722,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +723,723,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +724,724,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +725,725,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +726,726,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +727,727,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +728,728,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +729,729,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +730,730,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +731,731,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +732,732,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +733,733,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +734,734,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +735,735,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +736,736,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +737,737,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +738,738,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +739,739,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +740,740,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +741,741,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +742,742,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +743,743,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +744,744,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +745,745,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +746,746,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +747,747,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +748,748,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +749,749,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +750,750,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +751,751,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +752,752,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +753,753,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +754,754,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +755,755,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +756,756,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +757,757,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +758,758,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +759,759,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +760,760,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +761,761,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +762,762,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +763,763,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +764,764,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +765,765,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +766,766,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +767,767,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +768,768,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +769,769,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +770,770,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +771,771,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +772,772,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +773,773,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +774,774,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +775,775,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +776,776,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +777,777,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +778,778,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +779,779,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +780,780,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +781,781,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +782,782,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +783,783,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +784,784,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +785,785,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +786,786,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +787,787,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +788,788,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +789,789,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +790,790,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +791,791,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +792,792,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +793,793,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +794,794,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +795,795,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +796,796,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +797,797,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +798,798,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +799,799,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +800,800,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +801,801,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +802,802,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +803,803,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +804,804,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +805,805,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +806,806,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +807,807,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +808,808,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +809,809,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +810,810,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +811,811,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +812,812,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +813,813,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +814,814,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +815,815,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +816,816,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +817,817,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +818,818,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +819,819,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +820,820,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +821,821,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +822,822,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +823,823,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +824,824,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +825,825,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +826,826,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +827,827,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +828,828,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +829,829,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +830,830,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +831,831,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +832,832,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +833,833,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +834,834,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +835,835,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +836,836,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +837,837,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +838,838,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +839,839,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +840,840,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +841,841,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +842,842,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +843,843,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +844,844,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +845,845,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +846,846,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +847,847,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +848,848,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +849,849,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +850,850,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +851,851,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +852,852,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +853,853,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +854,854,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +855,855,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +856,856,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +857,857,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +858,858,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +859,859,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +860,860,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +861,861,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +862,862,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +863,863,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +864,864,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +865,865,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +866,866,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +867,867,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +868,868,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +869,869,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +870,870,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +871,871,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +872,872,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +873,873,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +874,874,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +875,875,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +876,876,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +877,877,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +878,878,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +879,879,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +880,880,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +881,881,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +882,882,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +883,883,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +884,884,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +885,885,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +886,886,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +887,887,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +888,888,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +889,889,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +890,890,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +891,891,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +892,892,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +893,893,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +894,894,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +895,895,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +896,896,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +897,897,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +898,898,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +899,899,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +900,900,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +901,901,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +902,902,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +903,903,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +904,904,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +905,905,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +906,906,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +907,907,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +908,908,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +909,909,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +910,910,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +911,911,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +912,912,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +913,913,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +914,914,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +915,915,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +916,916,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +917,917,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +918,918,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +919,919,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +920,920,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +921,921,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +922,922,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +923,923,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +924,924,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +925,925,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +926,926,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +927,927,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +928,928,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +929,929,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +930,930,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +931,931,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +932,932,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +933,933,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +934,934,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +935,935,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +936,936,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +937,937,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +938,938,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +939,939,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +940,940,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +941,941,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +942,942,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +943,943,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +944,944,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +945,945,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +946,946,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +947,947,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +948,948,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +949,949,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +950,950,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +951,951,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +952,952,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +953,953,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +954,954,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +955,955,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +956,956,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +957,957,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +958,958,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +959,959,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +960,960,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +961,961,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +962,962,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +963,963,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +964,964,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +965,965,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +966,966,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +967,967,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +968,968,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +969,969,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +970,970,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +971,971,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +972,972,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +973,973,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +974,974,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +975,975,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +976,976,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +977,977,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +978,978,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +979,979,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +980,980,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +981,981,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +982,982,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +983,983,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +984,984,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +985,985,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +986,986,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +987,987,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +988,988,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +989,989,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +990,990,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +991,991,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +992,992,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +993,993,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +994,994,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +995,995,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +996,996,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +997,997,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +998,998,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +999,999,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1000,1000,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1001,1001,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1002,1002,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1003,1003,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1004,1004,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1005,1005,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1006,1006,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1007,1007,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1008,1008,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1009,1009,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1010,1010,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1011,1011,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1012,1012,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1013,1013,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1014,1014,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1015,1015,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1016,1016,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1017,1017,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1018,1018,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1019,1019,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1020,1020,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1021,1021,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1022,1022,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" +1023,1023,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers +Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. +- 1 +The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home +The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. +Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. +Efficient hunter? - 2 +The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life +Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. +Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. +With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. +Efficient hunter? - 3 +Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog +Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. +During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. +When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. +Efficient hunter? - 4 +Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey +Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. +What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. +“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. +Efficient hunter? - 5 +Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night +- Photo: +- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY 3.0 +The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. +Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). +Efficient hunter? - Photo: +- 6 +The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute +- Photo: +- NUMBER7isBEST +- Wikimedia Commons +- CC-BY-SA 4.0 +Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. +Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. +Efficient hunter? - Photo:" diff --git a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py index 23a1f36d9..9310b0317 100644 --- a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py +++ b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py @@ -114,10 +114,25 @@ async def web_retrieval( flat_results = [item for sublist in loaded_results for item in sublist] unique_results = [] seen_urls = set() + + # for result in flat_results: + # # TODO: This is a hack to try and avoid the stringify json issue, this needs a deeper fix. + # try: + # if isinstance(result, str): + # result = json.loads(result) + # if isinstance(result, dict) and 'url' in result: + # if result["url"] not in seen_urls: + # seen_urls.add(result["url"]) + # unique_results.append(result) + # except Exception: + # logger.warning(f"Skipping invalid result: {result}") + + # sometimes the results are not in the correct format, so we need to filter them out for result in flat_results: - if result["url"] not in seen_urls: - seen_urls.add(result["url"]) - unique_results.append(result) + if isinstance(result, dict) and 'url' in result: + if result["url"] not in seen_urls: + seen_urls.add(result["url"]) + unique_results.append(result) return unique_results diff --git a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py index 19cd8fae2..1a6b79866 100644 --- a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py +++ b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py @@ -243,7 +243,13 @@ async def generate_response( 1. Clearly state your conclusion 2. Summarize the key supporting evidence 3. Acknowledge any remaining uncertainties - 4. Include relevant caveats or limitations""" + 4. 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The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony.\\nThen, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening.\\nEfficient hunter? - 2\\nThe Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life\\nFound throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy.\\nGrass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive.\\nWith minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs.\\nEfficient hunter? - 3\\nRituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog\\nSome numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife.\\nDuring a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest.\\nWhen the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults.\\nEfficient hunter? - 4\\nDragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey\\nThanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation.\\nWhat’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain.\\n“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says.\\nEfficient hunter? - 5\\nBlack-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night\\n- Photo:\\n- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001\\n- Wikimedia Commons\\n- CC-BY 3.0\\nThe solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing.\\nOver the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds).\\nEfficient hunter? - Photo:\\n- 6\\nThe Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute\\n- Photo:\\n- NUMBER7isBEST\\n- Wikimedia Commons\\n- CC-BY-SA 4.0\\nThough one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours.\\nEven more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. 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As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening.\\nEfficient hunter? - 2\\nThe Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life\\nFound throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy.\\nGrass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive.\\nWith minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs.\\nEfficient hunter? - 3\\nRituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog\\nSome numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife.\\nDuring a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest.\\nWhen the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults.\\nEfficient hunter? - 4\\nDragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey\\nThanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation.\\nWhat’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. 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The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest.\\nWhen the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults.\\nEfficient hunter? - 4\\nDragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey\\nThanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation.\\nWhat’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. 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Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive.\\nWith minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs.\\nEfficient hunter? - 3\\nRituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog\\nSome numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife.\\nDuring a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. 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Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and '\n", - " 'accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. '\n", - " 'Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial '\n", - " 'updates. Learn more. by John Honerkamp Print Trevor Williams / '\n", - " \"Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Don't \"\n", - " 'Run During Thunderstorms Wear a Hat With a Brim Dress in Layers '\n", - " \"If It's Cold Don't Overdress Be Visible Wear the Right Shoes \"\n", - " 'Prevent Chafing Protect Your Electronics Watch Your Step Carry '\n", - " 'Extra Socks Change Out of Wet Clothes Dry Your Shoes Rainy '\n", - " \"weather doesn't mean you have to take your runs inside. If \"\n", - " \"you're preparing for a race, running in the rain is good \"\n", - " \"because most marathons aren't canceled due to rain. Here are \"\n", - " 'tips to make your rainy day runs safer and more comfortable. '\n", - " \"Don't Run During Thunderstorms While running in the rain is \"\n", - " 'fairly safe, running indoors is the best option if '\n", - " 'thunderstorms are nearby. Checking your run off your to-do list '\n", - " 'is not worth the risk of getting struck by lightning. Wear a '\n", - " 'Hat With a Brim Chase Jarvis/Digital Vision/Getty Images A hat '\n", - " 'with a brim can be your best friend while running in the rain. '\n", - " 'It will shield your face from a downpour. Opt for a breathable '\n", - " \"running hat with venting if you're running in higher temps to \"\n", - " \"help avoid overheating. If it's cold, rainy, and windy, choose \"\n", - " 'a thicker hat and wear a fleece headband over it to protect '\n", - " 'your ears. A headband can also help keep your hat from flying '\n", - " \"off your head in a gust of wind. Dress in Layers If It's Cold \"\n", - " \"If it's cold and rainy, wear multiple layers and ensure the \"\n", - " 'layer against your skin is a fabric such as polypropylene or '\n", - " 'CoolMax, which wicks water and sweat to help regulate your body '\n", - " 'temp. Your outer layer should be wind- and water-resistant, '\n", - " \"such as a tracksuit, running jacket, or vest. Don't wear a \"\n", - " 'waterproof rain slicker because it will trap moisture and heat. '\n", - " 'Also, avoid cotton (including your socks) because it tends to '\n", - " 'absorb water. You can make a rain poncho from a big trash bag '\n", - " 'by cutting armholes and a neck hole. Once you get moving and '\n", - " \"start to warm up, it's easy to rip it off and discard it. Be \"\n", - " \"sure you put it somewhere safe so it doesn't trip other racers \"\n", - " \"or become litter. Don't Overdress Overdressing is one of the \"\n", - " 'biggest mistakes runners make when running in the rain. Dress '\n", - " 'for the temperature as if it were a dry day, as wearing more '\n", - " \"layers will not keep you dry. Unless you're running with an \"\n", - " \"umbrella over your head, you will get wet, so whether you're \"\n", - " \"shopping for men's running tights or women's tank tops, look \"\n", - " 'for material that dries quickly and can stand up to the '\n", - " 'elements. Be Visible Select outer layers that are extremely '\n", - " 'bright or light-colored and have reflective strips. Remember '\n", - " \"that drivers have lowered visibility and if you're running in \"\n", - " 'the rain they may be less likely to expect you on the road. 11 '\n", - " 'Rules for Staying Safe While Walking Wear the Right Shoes Keep '\n", - " 'your favorite shoes for dry days, relying on old shoes for '\n", - " 'running in the rain. The best shoes for rain runs depend, in '\n", - " \"part, on what type of running you'll do. For instance, \"\n", - " 'waterproof sneakers may be better if you plan to run on the '\n", - " 'road in wet conditions. Winter running shoes are more '\n", - " 'appropriate for cold, icy conditions. However, a pair of '\n", - " 'running shoes like Adidas Terrex Soulstride Trail would be an '\n", - " 'excellent choice if you do trail running and go through creeks '\n", - " 'and puddles. If it is raining before the start of a race, wear '\n", - " 'a pair of older shoes and socks and keep your race shoes and '\n", - " 'socks in a plastic bag. Right before race time, change into '\n", - " 'your race set and check these older items with your gear check '\n", - " 'bag or discard them near the starting line as many racers do '\n", - " 'with warmup gear. Some races collect these items for charity. '\n", - " 'Prevent Chafing Chafing can happen during any run, but it can '\n", - " \"be much worse when running in the rain. If you're running a \"\n", - " 'long distance, spread Body Glide or Vaseline on parts of your '\n", - " 'body where you would normally chafe or get blisters, such as '\n", - " 'your feet, inner thighs, underarms, sports bra lines (women), '\n", - " 'and nipples (men), to help prevent chafing. How to Prevent '\n", - " 'Chafing When Running or Walking Protect Your Electronics Store '\n", - " 'electronics, such as your cell phone and iPod, in a ziplock bag '\n", - " 'or a waterproof carrier. Or, just leave them at home. Most '\n", - " 'running watches are water resistant, but not all. So, if you do '\n", - " \"wear a watch while running in rain, check the watch's specs so \"\n", - " 'you know its limitations and to keep it functioning well. Watch '\n", - " 'Your Step You should always pay attention, but running in the '\n", - " 'rain means taking extra care since the road or path is '\n", - " 'slippery. The key is to take small strides and pay attention to '\n", - " 'your footing, similar to how you would run on trails, knowing '\n", - " 'that there may be lots of roots, rocks, or branches you could ',\n", - " 'relevant': 'Running Injury Prevention 12 Tips for Running in the Rain By '\n", - " 'Christine Luff, ACE-CPT Updated on May 17, 2024 Reviewed '\n", - " 'Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by nutrition and exercise '\n", - " 'professionals. Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and '\n", - " 'accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. '\n", - " 'Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial '\n", - " 'updates. Learn more. by John Honerkamp Print Trevor Williams / '\n", - " 'Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents '\n", - " \"Don't Run During Thunderstorms Wear a Hat With a Brim Dress in \"\n", - " \"Layers If It's Cold Don't Overdress Be Visible Wear the Right \"\n", - " 'Shoes Prevent Chafing Protect Your Electronics Watch Your Step '\n", - " 'Carry Extra Socks Change Out of Wet Clothes Dry Your Shoes '\n", - " \"Rainy weather doesn't mean you have to take your runs inside. \"\n", - " \"If you're preparing for a race, running in the rain is good \"\n", - " \"because most marathons aren't canceled due to rain. Here are \"\n", - " 'tips to make your rainy day runs safer and more comfortable. '\n", - " \"Don't Run During Thunderstorms While running in the rain is \"\n", - " 'fairly safe, running indoors is the best option if '\n", - " 'thunderstorms are nearby. Checking your run off your to-do '\n", - " 'list is not worth the risk of getting struck by lightning. '\n", - " 'Wear a Hat With a Brim Chase Jarvis/Digital Vision/Getty '\n", - " 'Images A hat with a brim can be your best friend while running '\n", - " 'in the rain. It will shield your face from a downpour. Opt for '\n", - " \"a breathable running hat with venting if you're running in \"\n", - " \"higher temps to help avoid overheating. If it's cold, rainy, \"\n", - " 'and windy, choose a thicker hat and wear a fleece headband '\n", - " 'over it to protect your ears. A headband can also help keep '\n", - " 'your hat from flying off your head in a gust of wind. Dress in '\n", - " \"Layers If It's Cold If it's cold and rainy, wear multiple \"\n", - " 'layers and ensure the layer against your skin is a fabric such '\n", - " 'as polypropylene or CoolMax, which wicks water and sweat to '\n", - " 'help regulate your body temp. Your outer layer should be wind- '\n", - " 'and water-resistant, such as a tracksuit, running jacket, or '\n", - " \"vest. 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Be Visible Select '\n", - " 'outer layers that are extremely bright or light-colored and '\n", - " 'have reflective strips. Remember that drivers have lowered '\n", - " \"visibility and if you're running in the rain they may be less \"\n", - " 'likely to expect you on the road. 11 Rules for Staying Safe '\n", - " 'While Walking Wear the Right Shoes Keep your favorite shoes '\n", - " 'for dry days, relying on old shoes for running in the rain. '\n", - " 'The best shoes for rain runs depend, in part, on what type of '\n", - " \"running you'll do. For instance, waterproof sneakers may be \"\n", - " 'better if you plan to run on the road in wet conditions. '\n", - " 'Winter running shoes are more appropriate for cold, icy '\n", - " 'conditions. However, a pair of running shoes like Adidas '\n", - " 'Terrex Soulstride Trail would be an excellent choice if you do '\n", - " 'trail running and go through creeks and puddles. If it is '\n", - " 'raining before the start of a race, wear a pair of older shoes '\n", - " 'and socks and keep your race shoes and socks in a plastic bag. '\n", - " 'Right before race time, change into your race set and check '\n", - " 'these older items with your gear check bag or discard them '\n", - " 'near the starting line as many racers do with warmup gear. '\n", - " 'Some races collect these items for charity. Prevent Chafing '\n", - " 'Chafing can happen during any run, but it can be much worse '\n", - " \"when running in the rain. If you're running a long distance, \"\n", - " 'spread Body Glide or Vaseline on parts of your body where you '\n", - " 'would normally chafe or get blisters, such as your feet, inner '\n", - " 'thighs, underarms, sports bra lines (women), and nipples '\n", - " '(men), to help prevent chafing. How to Prevent Chafing When '\n", - " 'Running or Walking Protect Your Electronics Store electronics, '\n", - " 'such as your cell phone and iPod, in a ziplock bag or a '\n", - " 'waterproof carrier. Or, just leave them at home. Most running '\n", - " 'watches are water resistant, but not all. So, if you do wear a '\n", - " \"watch while running in rain, check the watch's specs so you \"\n", - " 'know its limitations and to keep it functioning well. Watch '\n", - " 'Your Step You should always pay attention, but running in the '\n", - " 'rain means taking extra care since the road or path is '\n", - " 'slippery. The key is to take small strides and pay attention '\n", - " 'to your footing, similar to how you would run on trails, '\n", - " 'knowing that there may be lots of roots, rocks, or branches '\n", - " 'you could ',\n", - " 'url': 'https://www.verywellfit.com/tips-for-running-in-the-rain-2911026'}]]\n" - ] - } - ], - "source": [ - "import requests\n", - "import pprint\n", - "\n", - "query = \"Who run in the rain?\"\n", - "API_KEY = \"14ff91d2ec775415624c6475d385a441\"\n", - "\n", - "headers = {\n", - " \"api-key\": API_KEY,\n", - " \"Content-Type\": \"application/json\" # Ensure JSON is interpreted correctly\n", - "}\n", - "\n", - "# ✅ `search_query` should be in query parameters\n", - "params = {\"search_query\": query,\n", - " \"n_miners\": 1,\n", - " \"n_results\": 2,\n", - " \"max_response_time\": 20,\n", - " \"target_uids\": [\"5\", \"10\"], # Ensure this is a list of strings\n", - "}\n", - "\n", - "# ✅ Send query params separately from JSON body\n", - "response = requests.post(\n", - " \"http://0.0.0.0:42172/web_retrieval\",\n", - " headers=headers,\n", - " params=params, # ✅ search_query goes here # ✅ The rest of the data goes here\n", - ")\n", - "\n", - "pprint.pprint(response.json())\n" - ] - }, - { - "cell_type": "code", - "execution_count": 29, - "metadata": {}, - "outputs": [ - { - "name": "stdout", - "output_type": "stream", - "text": [ - "[[{'content': 'Running Injury Prevention 12 Tips for Running in the Rain By '\n", - " 'Christine Luff, ACE-CPT Updated on May 17, 2024 Reviewed '\n", - " 'Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by nutrition and exercise '\n", - " 'professionals. 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If you're running a \"\n", - " 'long distance, spread Body Glide or Vaseline on parts of your '\n", - " 'body where you would normally chafe or get blisters, such as '\n", - " 'your feet, inner thighs, underarms, sports bra lines (women), '\n", - " 'and nipples (men), to help prevent chafing. How to Prevent '\n", - " 'Chafing When Running or Walking Protect Your Electronics Store '\n", - " 'electronics, such as your cell phone and iPod, in a ziplock bag '\n", - " 'or a waterproof carrier. Or, just leave them at home. Most '\n", - " 'running watches are water resistant, but not all. So, if you do '\n", - " \"wear a watch while running in rain, check the watch's specs so \"\n", - " 'you know its limitations and to keep it functioning well. Watch '\n", - " 'Your Step You should always pay attention, but running in the '\n", - " 'rain means taking extra care since the road or path is '\n", - " 'slippery. The key is to take small strides and pay attention to '\n", - " 'your footing, similar to how you would run on trails, knowing '\n", - " 'that there may be lots of roots, rocks, or branches you could ',\n", - " 'relevant': 'Running Injury Prevention 12 Tips for Running in the Rain By '\n", - " 'Christine Luff, ACE-CPT Updated on May 17, 2024 Reviewed '\n", - " 'Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by nutrition and exercise '\n", - " 'professionals. Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and '\n", - " 'accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. '\n", - " 'Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial '\n", - " 'updates. Learn more. by John Honerkamp Print Trevor Williams / '\n", - " 'Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents '\n", - " \"Don't Run During Thunderstorms Wear a Hat With a Brim Dress in \"\n", - " \"Layers If It's Cold Don't Overdress Be Visible Wear the Right \"\n", - " 'Shoes Prevent Chafing Protect Your Electronics Watch Your Step '\n", - " 'Carry Extra Socks Change Out of Wet Clothes Dry Your Shoes '\n", - " \"Rainy weather doesn't mean you have to take your runs inside. \"\n", - " \"If you're preparing for a race, running in the rain is good \"\n", - " \"because most marathons aren't canceled due to rain. Here are \"\n", - " 'tips to make your rainy day runs safer and more comfortable. '\n", - " \"Don't Run During Thunderstorms While running in the rain is \"\n", - " 'fairly safe, running indoors is the best option if '\n", - " 'thunderstorms are nearby. Checking your run off your to-do '\n", - " 'list is not worth the risk of getting struck by lightning. '\n", - " 'Wear a Hat With a Brim Chase Jarvis/Digital Vision/Getty '\n", - " 'Images A hat with a brim can be your best friend while running '\n", - " 'in the rain. It will shield your face from a downpour. Opt for '\n", - " \"a breathable running hat with venting if you're running in \"\n", - " \"higher temps to help avoid overheating. If it's cold, rainy, \"\n", - " 'and windy, choose a thicker hat and wear a fleece headband '\n", - " 'over it to protect your ears. A headband can also help keep '\n", - " 'your hat from flying off your head in a gust of wind. Dress in '\n", - " \"Layers If It's Cold If it's cold and rainy, wear multiple \"\n", - " 'layers and ensure the layer against your skin is a fabric such '\n", - " 'as polypropylene or CoolMax, which wicks water and sweat to '\n", - " 'help regulate your body temp. Your outer layer should be wind- '\n", - " 'and water-resistant, such as a tracksuit, running jacket, or '\n", - " \"vest. Don't wear a waterproof rain slicker because it will \"\n", - " 'trap moisture and heat. Also, avoid cotton (including your '\n", - " 'socks) because it tends to absorb water. You can make a rain '\n", - " 'poncho from a big trash bag by cutting armholes and a neck '\n", - " \"hole. Once you get moving and start to warm up, it's easy to \"\n", - " 'rip it off and discard it. Be sure you put it somewhere safe '\n", - " \"so it doesn't trip other racers or become litter. Don't \"\n", - " 'Overdress Overdressing is one of the biggest mistakes runners '\n", - " 'make when running in the rain. Dress for the temperature as if '\n", - " 'it were a dry day, as wearing more layers will not keep you '\n", - " \"dry. Unless you're running with an umbrella over your head, \"\n", - " \"you will get wet, so whether you're shopping for men's running \"\n", - " \"tights or women's tank tops, look for material that dries \"\n", - " 'quickly and can stand up to the elements. Be Visible Select '\n", - " 'outer layers that are extremely bright or light-colored and '\n", - " 'have reflective strips. Remember that drivers have lowered '\n", - " \"visibility and if you're running in the rain they may be less \"\n", - " 'likely to expect you on the road. 11 Rules for Staying Safe '\n", - " 'While Walking Wear the Right Shoes Keep your favorite shoes '\n", - " 'for dry days, relying on old shoes for running in the rain. '\n", - " 'The best shoes for rain runs depend, in part, on what type of '\n", - " \"running you'll do. For instance, waterproof sneakers may be \"\n", - " 'better if you plan to run on the road in wet conditions. '\n", - " 'Winter running shoes are more appropriate for cold, icy '\n", - " 'conditions. However, a pair of running shoes like Adidas '\n", - " 'Terrex Soulstride Trail would be an excellent choice if you do '\n", - " 'trail running and go through creeks and puddles. If it is '\n", - " 'raining before the start of a race, wear a pair of older shoes '\n", - " 'and socks and keep your race shoes and socks in a plastic bag. '\n", - " 'Right before race time, change into your race set and check '\n", - " 'these older items with your gear check bag or discard them '\n", - " 'near the starting line as many racers do with warmup gear. '\n", - " 'Some races collect these items for charity. Prevent Chafing '\n", - " 'Chafing can happen during any run, but it can be much worse '\n", - " \"when running in the rain. If you're running a long distance, \"\n", - " 'spread Body Glide or Vaseline on parts of your body where you '\n", - " 'would normally chafe or get blisters, such as your feet, inner '\n", - " 'thighs, underarms, sports bra lines (women), and nipples '\n", - " '(men), to help prevent chafing. How to Prevent Chafing When '\n", - " 'Running or Walking Protect Your Electronics Store electronics, '\n", - " 'such as your cell phone and iPod, in a ziplock bag or a '\n", - " 'waterproof carrier. Or, just leave them at home. Most running '\n", - " 'watches are water resistant, but not all. So, if you do wear a '\n", - " \"watch while running in rain, check the watch's specs so you \"\n", - " 'know its limitations and to keep it functioning well. Watch '\n", - " 'Your Step You should always pay attention, but running in the '\n", - " 'rain means taking extra care since the road or path is '\n", - " 'slippery. The key is to take small strides and pay attention '\n", - " 'to your footing, similar to how you would run on trails, '\n", - " 'knowing that there may be lots of roots, rocks, or branches '\n", - " 'you could ',\n", - " 'url': 'https://www.verywellfit.com/tips-for-running-in-the-rain-2911026'}]]\n" - ] - } - ], - "source": [ - "import requests\n", - "import pprint\n", - "\n", - "query = \"Who run in the rain?\"\n", - "API_KEY = \"14ff91d2ec775415624c6475d385a441\"\n", - "\n", - "headers = {\n", - " \"api-key\": API_KEY,\n", - " \"Content-Type\": \"application/json\"\n", - "}\n", - "\n", - "# ✅ `search_query` stays in query parameters\n", - "params = {\"search_query\": query}\n", - "\n", - "# ✅ The rest goes into the JSON body\n", - "data = {\n", - " \"n_miners\": 1,\n", - " \"n_results\": 2,\n", - " \"max_response_time\": 20,\n", - " \"target_uids\": [\"488\"] # Ensure this is a list of strings\n", - "}\n", - "\n", - "response = requests.post(\n", - " \"http://0.0.0.0:42172/web_retrieval\",\n", - " headers=headers,\n", - " params=params, # ✅ Query parameter\n", - " json=data # ✅ JSON body\n", - ")\n", - "\n", - "pprint.pprint(response.json())\n" - ] - }, - { - "cell_type": "code", - "execution_count": null, - "metadata": {}, - "outputs": [], - "source": [] - } - ], - "metadata": { - "kernelspec": { - "display_name": ".venv", - "language": "python", - "name": "python3" - }, - "language_info": { - "codemirror_mode": { - "name": "ipython", - "version": 3 - }, - "file_extension": ".py", - "mimetype": "text/x-python", - "name": "python", - "nbconvert_exporter": "python", - "pygments_lexer": "ipython3", - "version": "3.10.12" - } - }, - "nbformat": 4, - "nbformat_minor": 2 -} diff --git a/pale_hats.py b/pale_hats.py deleted file mode 100644 index 448ac54e5..000000000 --- a/pale_hats.py +++ /dev/null @@ -1,43 +0,0 @@ -import requests -import pprint -import pandas as pd -import json -from tqdm import tqdm - -query = "What is the most efficient hunter in the world?" -API_KEY = '14ff91d2ec775415624c6475d385a441' - -all_results = [] - -for uid in tqdm(range(1024), desc="Processing UIDs"): - headers = { - "api-key": API_KEY, - "Content-Type": "application/json" - } - - params = {"search_query": query} - - data = { - "n_miners": 1, - "n_results": 2, - "max_response_time": 10, - "target_uids": [str(uid)] - } - - response = requests.post("http://0.0.0.0:42172/web_retrieval", headers=headers, params=params, json = data) - - try: - result = response.json() - result_dict = { - 'uid': uid, - 'result': response.json(), - } - all_results.append(result_dict) - except (IndexError, KeyError, json.JSONDecodeError): - all_results.append({ - 'uid': uid, - 'result': None, - }) - -df = pd.DataFrame(all_results, columns=['uid', 'result']) -df.to_csv("the_hats_who_are_white.csv") \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/the_hats_who_are_white.csv b/the_hats_who_are_white.csv deleted file mode 100644 index 361d3c1f5..000000000 --- a/the_hats_who_are_white.csv +++ /dev/null @@ -1,74137 +0,0 @@ -,uid,relevant,url,content -0,0,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1,1,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -2,2,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -3,3,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -4,4,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -5,5,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -6,6,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -7,7,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -8,8,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -9,9,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -10,10,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -11,11,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -12,12,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -13,13,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -14,14,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -15,15,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -16,16,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -17,17,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -18,18,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -19,19,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -20,20,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -21,21,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -22,22,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -23,23,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -24,24,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -25,25,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -26,26,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -27,27,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -28,28,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -29,29,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -30,30,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -31,31,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -32,32,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -33,33,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -34,34,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -35,35,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -36,36,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -37,37,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -38,38,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -39,39,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -40,40,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -41,41,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -42,42,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -43,43,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -44,44,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -45,45,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -46,46,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -47,47,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -48,48,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -49,49,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -50,50,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -51,51,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -52,52,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. 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The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -116,116,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -117,117,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -118,118,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -119,119,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -120,120,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -121,121,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -122,122,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -123,123,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -124,124,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -125,125,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -126,126,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -127,127,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -128,128,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -129,129,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -130,130,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -131,131,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -132,132,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -133,133,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -134,134,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -135,135,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -136,136,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -137,137,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -138,138,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -139,139,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -140,140,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -141,141,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -142,142,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -143,143,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -144,144,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -145,145,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -146,146,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -147,147,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -148,148,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -149,149,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -150,150,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -151,151,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -152,152,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -153,153,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -154,154,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -155,155,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -156,156,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -157,157,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -158,158,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -159,159,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -160,160,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -161,161,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -162,162,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -163,163,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -164,164,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -165,165,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -166,166,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -167,167,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -168,168,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -169,169,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -170,170,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -171,171,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -172,172,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -173,173,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -174,174,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -175,175,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -176,176,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -177,177,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -178,178,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -179,179,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -180,180,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -181,181,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -182,182,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -183,183,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -184,184,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -185,185,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -186,186,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -187,187,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -188,188,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -189,189,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -190,190,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -191,191,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -192,192,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -193,193,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -194,194,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -195,195,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -196,196,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -197,197,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -198,198,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -199,199,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -200,200,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -201,201,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -202,202,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -203,203,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -204,204,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -205,205,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -206,206,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -207,207,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -208,208,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -209,209,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -210,210,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -211,211,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -212,212,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -213,213,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -214,214,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -215,215,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -216,216,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -217,217,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -218,218,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -219,219,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -220,220,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -221,221,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -222,222,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -223,223,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -224,224,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -225,225,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -226,226,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -227,227,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -228,228,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -229,229,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -230,230,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -231,231,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -232,232,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -233,233,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -234,234,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -235,235,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -236,236,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -237,237,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -238,238,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -239,239,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -240,240,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -241,241,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -242,242,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -243,243,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -244,244,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -245,245,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -246,246,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -247,247,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -248,248,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -249,249,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -250,250,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -251,251,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -252,252,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -253,253,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -254,254,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -255,255,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -256,256,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -257,257,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -258,258,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -259,259,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -260,260,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -261,261,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -262,262,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -263,263,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -264,264,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -265,265,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -266,266,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -267,267,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -268,268,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -269,269,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -270,270,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -271,271,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -272,272,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -273,273,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -274,274,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -275,275,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -276,276,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -277,277,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -278,278,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -279,279,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -280,280,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -281,281,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -282,282,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -283,283,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -284,284,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -285,285,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -286,286,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -287,287,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -288,288,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -289,289,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -290,290,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -291,291,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -292,292,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -293,293,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -294,294,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -295,295,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -296,296,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -297,297,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -298,298,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -299,299,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -300,300,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -301,301,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -302,302,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -303,303,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -304,304,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -305,305,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -306,306,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -307,307,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -308,308,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -309,309,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -310,310,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -311,311,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -312,312,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -313,313,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -314,314,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -315,315,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -316,316,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -317,317,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -318,318,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -319,319,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -320,320,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -321,321,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -322,322,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -323,323,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -324,324,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -325,325,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -326,326,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -327,327,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -328,328,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -329,329,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -330,330,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -331,331,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -332,332,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -333,333,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -334,334,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -335,335,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -336,336,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -337,337,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -338,338,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -339,339,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -340,340,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -341,341,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -342,342,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -343,343,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -344,344,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -345,345,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -346,346,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -347,347,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -348,348,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -349,349,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -350,350,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -351,351,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -352,352,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -353,353,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -354,354,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -355,355,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -356,356,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -357,357,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -358,358,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -359,359,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -360,360,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -361,361,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -362,362,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -363,363,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -364,364,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -365,365,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -366,366,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -367,367,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -368,368,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -369,369,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -370,370,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -371,371,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -372,372,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -373,373,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -374,374,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -375,375,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -376,376,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -377,377,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -378,378,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -379,379,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -380,380,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -381,381,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -382,382,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -383,383,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -384,384,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -385,385,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -386,386,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -387,387,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -388,388,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -389,389,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -390,390,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -391,391,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -392,392,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -393,393,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -394,394,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -395,395,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -396,396,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -397,397,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -398,398,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -399,399,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -400,400,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -401,401,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -402,402,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -403,403,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -404,404,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -405,405,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -406,406,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -407,407,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -408,408,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -409,409,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -410,410,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -411,411,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -412,412,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -413,413,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -414,414,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -415,415,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -416,416,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -417,417,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -418,418,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -419,419,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -420,420,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -421,421,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -422,422,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -423,423,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -424,424,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -425,425,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -426,426,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -427,427,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -428,428,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -429,429,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -430,430,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -431,431,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -432,432,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -433,433,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -434,434,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -435,435,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -436,436,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -437,437,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -438,438,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -439,439,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -440,440,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -441,441,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -442,442,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -443,443,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -444,444,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -445,445,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -446,446,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -447,447,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -448,448,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -449,449,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -450,450,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -451,451,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -452,452,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -453,453,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -454,454,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -455,455,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -456,456,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -457,457,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -458,458,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -459,459,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -460,460,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -461,461,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -462,462,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -463,463,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -464,464,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -465,465,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -466,466,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -467,467,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -468,468,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -469,469,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -470,470,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -471,471,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -472,472,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -473,473,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -474,474,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -475,475,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -476,476,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -477,477,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -478,478,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -479,479,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -480,480,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -481,481,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -482,482,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -483,483,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -484,484,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -485,485,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -486,486,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -487,487,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -488,488,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -489,489,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -490,490,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -491,491,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -492,492,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -493,493,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -494,494,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -495,495,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -496,496,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -497,497,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -498,498,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -499,499,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -500,500,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -501,501,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -502,502,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -503,503,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -504,504,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -505,505,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -506,506,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -507,507,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -508,508,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -509,509,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -510,510,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -511,511,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -512,512,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -513,513,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -514,514,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -515,515,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -516,516,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -517,517,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -518,518,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -519,519,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -520,520,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -521,521,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -522,522,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -523,523,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -524,524,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -525,525,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -526,526,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -527,527,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -528,528,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -529,529,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -530,530,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -531,531,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -532,532,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -533,533,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -534,534,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -535,535,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -536,536,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -537,537,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -538,538,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -539,539,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -540,540,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -541,541,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -542,542,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -543,543,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -544,544,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -545,545,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -546,546,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -547,547,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -548,548,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -549,549,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -550,550,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -551,551,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -552,552,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -553,553,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -554,554,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -555,555,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -556,556,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -557,557,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -558,558,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -559,559,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -560,560,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -561,561,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -562,562,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -563,563,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -564,564,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -565,565,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -566,566,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -567,567,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -568,568,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -569,569,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -570,570,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -571,571,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -572,572,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -573,573,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -574,574,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -575,575,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -576,576,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -577,577,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -578,578,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -579,579,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -580,580,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -581,581,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -582,582,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -583,583,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -584,584,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -585,585,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -586,586,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -587,587,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -588,588,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -589,589,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -590,590,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -591,591,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -592,592,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -593,593,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -594,594,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -595,595,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -596,596,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -597,597,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -598,598,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -599,599,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -600,600,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -601,601,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -602,602,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -603,603,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -604,604,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -605,605,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -606,606,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -607,607,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -608,608,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -609,609,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -610,610,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -611,611,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -612,612,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -613,613,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -614,614,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -615,615,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -616,616,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -617,617,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -618,618,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -619,619,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -620,620,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -621,621,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -622,622,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -623,623,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -624,624,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -625,625,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -626,626,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -627,627,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -628,628,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -629,629,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -630,630,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -631,631,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -632,632,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -633,633,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -634,634,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -635,635,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -636,636,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -637,637,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -638,638,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -639,639,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -640,640,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -641,641,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -642,642,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -643,643,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -644,644,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -645,645,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -646,646,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -647,647,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -648,648,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -649,649,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -650,650,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -651,651,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -652,652,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -653,653,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -654,654,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -655,655,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -656,656,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -657,657,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -658,658,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -659,659,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -660,660,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -661,661,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -662,662,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -663,663,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -664,664,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -665,665,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -666,666,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -667,667,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -668,668,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -669,669,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -670,670,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -671,671,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -672,672,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -673,673,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -674,674,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -675,675,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -676,676,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -677,677,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -678,678,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -679,679,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -680,680,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -681,681,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -682,682,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -683,683,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -684,684,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -685,685,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -686,686,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -687,687,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -688,688,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -689,689,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -690,690,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -691,691,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -692,692,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -693,693,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -694,694,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -695,695,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -696,696,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -697,697,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -698,698,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -699,699,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -700,700,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -701,701,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -702,702,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -703,703,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -704,704,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -705,705,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -706,706,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -707,707,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -708,708,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -709,709,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -710,710,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -711,711,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -712,712,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -713,713,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -714,714,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -715,715,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -716,716,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -717,717,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -718,718,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -719,719,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -720,720,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -721,721,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -722,722,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -723,723,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -724,724,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -725,725,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -726,726,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -727,727,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -728,728,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -729,729,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -730,730,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -731,731,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -732,732,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -733,733,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -734,734,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -735,735,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -736,736,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -737,737,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -738,738,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -739,739,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -740,740,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -741,741,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -742,742,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -743,743,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -744,744,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -745,745,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -746,746,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -747,747,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -748,748,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -749,749,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -750,750,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -751,751,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -752,752,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -753,753,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -754,754,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -755,755,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -756,756,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -757,757,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -758,758,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -759,759,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -760,760,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -761,761,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -762,762,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -763,763,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -764,764,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -765,765,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -766,766,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -767,767,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -768,768,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -769,769,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -770,770,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -771,771,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -772,772,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -773,773,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -774,774,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -775,775,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -776,776,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -777,777,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -778,778,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -779,779,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -780,780,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -781,781,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -782,782,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -783,783,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -784,784,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -785,785,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -786,786,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -787,787,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -788,788,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -789,789,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -790,790,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -791,791,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -792,792,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -793,793,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -794,794,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -795,795,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -796,796,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -797,797,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -798,798,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -799,799,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -800,800,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -801,801,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -802,802,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -803,803,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -804,804,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -805,805,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -806,806,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -807,807,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -808,808,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -809,809,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -810,810,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -811,811,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -812,812,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -813,813,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -814,814,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -815,815,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -816,816,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -817,817,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -818,818,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -819,819,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -820,820,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -821,821,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -822,822,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -823,823,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -824,824,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -825,825,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -826,826,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -827,827,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -828,828,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -829,829,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -830,830,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -831,831,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -832,832,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -833,833,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -834,834,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -835,835,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -836,836,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -837,837,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -838,838,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -839,839,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -840,840,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -841,841,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -842,842,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -843,843,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -844,844,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -845,845,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -846,846,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -847,847,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -848,848,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -849,849,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -850,850,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -851,851,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -852,852,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -853,853,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -854,854,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -855,855,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -856,856,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -857,857,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -858,858,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -859,859,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -860,860,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -861,861,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -862,862,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -863,863,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -864,864,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -865,865,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -866,866,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -867,867,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -868,868,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -869,869,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -870,870,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -871,871,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -872,872,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -873,873,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -874,874,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -875,875,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -876,876,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -877,877,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -878,878,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -879,879,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -880,880,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -881,881,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -882,882,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -883,883,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -884,884,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -885,885,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -886,886,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -887,887,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -888,888,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -889,889,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -890,890,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -891,891,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -892,892,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -893,893,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -894,894,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -895,895,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -896,896,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -897,897,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -898,898,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -899,899,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -900,900,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -901,901,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -902,902,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -903,903,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -904,904,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -905,905,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -906,906,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -907,907,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -908,908,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -909,909,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -910,910,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -911,911,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -912,912,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -913,913,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -914,914,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -915,915,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -916,916,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -917,917,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -918,918,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -919,919,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -920,920,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -921,921,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -922,922,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -923,923,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -924,924,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -925,925,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -926,926,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -927,927,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -928,928,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -929,929,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -930,930,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -931,931,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -932,932,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -933,933,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -934,934,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -935,935,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -936,936,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -937,937,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -938,938,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -939,939,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -940,940,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -941,941,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -942,942,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -943,943,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -944,944,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -945,945,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -946,946,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -947,947,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -948,948,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -949,949,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -950,950,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -951,951,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -952,952,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -953,953,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -954,954,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -955,955,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -956,956,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -957,957,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -958,958,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -959,959,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -960,960,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -961,961,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -962,962,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -963,963,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -964,964,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -965,965,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -966,966,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -967,967,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -968,968,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -969,969,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -970,970,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -971,971,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -972,972,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -973,973,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -974,974,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -975,975,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -976,976,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -977,977,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -978,978,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -979,979,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -980,980,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -981,981,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -982,982,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -983,983,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -984,984,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -985,985,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -986,986,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -987,987,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -988,988,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -989,989,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -990,990,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -991,991,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -992,992,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -993,993,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -994,994,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -995,995,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -996,996,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -997,997,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -998,998,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -999,999,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1000,1000,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1001,1001,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1002,1002,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1003,1003,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1004,1004,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1005,1005,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1006,1006,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1007,1007,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1008,1008,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1009,1009,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1010,1010,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1011,1011,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1012,1012,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1013,1013,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1014,1014,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1015,1015,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1016,1016,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1017,1017,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1018,1018,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1019,1019,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1020,1020,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1021,1021,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1022,1022,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" -1023,1023,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:",https://www.ranker.com/list/most-efficient-hunters-in-nature/justin-andress,"10 Creatures That Are Nature's Most Efficient Killers -Vote for the creatures that know how take down their prey. -- 1 -The Black-Footed Ferret Hunts Its Prey At Home -The cute little fella you see in the picture may be endearing, but its also an efficient and ruthless killer. The primary food source of the ferret is the prairie dog. Rather than try and nab these little suckers above ground, the black-footed ferret tracks prairie dogs to their colony. -Then, the predator waits for his prey to fall asleep before slinking in the front door and moving through the colony quietly. The ferret will crawl up to a sleeping prairie dog and knock its head to wake it up. As the prairie dog rears up, it exposes its throat. The ferret lunges and the prairie dog is killed with essentially no noise, a tactic that allows the ferret to clean house over the course of the evening. -Efficient hunter? - 2 -The Grass Snake Has Turned Patience Into A Way Of Life -Found throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, the grass snake poses zero threat to most people. The worst you have to fear from them is a start when they’re hanging out around your outdoor pond. For the frogs, mice, and other small rodents that get close, however, things aren’t so rosy. -Grass snakes have managed to survive for incredible lengths of time on basically no food because of their means of digestion. Grass snakes sit and wait for prey to come within striking distance, then with one quick strike, the unfortunate animal is swallowed whole and digested alive. -With minimal effort and a patient digestive system, the grass snake can survive for up to a year on as little as ten frogs. -Efficient hunter? - 3 -Rituals And Cooperation Work Well For The African Wild Dog -Some numbers put the African wild dog’s hunt-kill success rate at around 85 percent. Thanks to an incredibly egalitarian social structure, African wild dogs never have to worry about bucking for control. Instead, everything is shared equally, so teamwork reigns. Of course, that sucks for the local wildlife. -During a hunt, this also means that the work is shared. The pack takes down their prey by rotating its members in lines (like on a hockey team), keeping its strongest hunters up front while giving the others time to rest. -When the hunt is over, the youngest members of the family are fed first, then the remaining meat is shared evenly among the adults. -Efficient hunter? - 4 -Dragonflies Catch More Than 90 Percent Of Their Prey -Thanks to a specialized type of eye that allows dragonflies to see black spots against the sky, this airborne predator can easily spot normal flies moving in formation. -What’s more, a dragonfly’s wings make most fighter jets look humdrum. A dragonfly can fly straight up or straight down and the muscles in each of their four wings can operate independently, allowing for incredible speed and agility. Of course, according to neuroscientist Anthony Leonardo, the dragonfly’s most prized asset is its brain. -“The brain uses a highly optimized hunting strategy that allows the dragonfly to predict where the prey is going and the appropriate muscle commands to intercept it,” he says. -Efficient hunter? - 5 -Black-Footed Cats Can Kill 10-14 Creatures Every Night -- Photo: -- Patrick Ch. Apfeld, derivative editing by Poke2001 -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY 3.0 -The solitary hunters of South Africa, the black-footed cats are the smallest species of wild cat on the continent. Though they’re only about four pounds when fully grown, studies have put this cat’s success rate at about 60 percent. Though they don’t necessarily have any spectacularly new method of murder - just plain, old-fashioned viciousness - they’ve managed to perfect the art of stalking and killing. -Over the course of one night, this cat can range as far as five miles, attempting a kill every 30 minutes. These black-footed cats are capable of taking down animals like the wild hare, which are bigger than the cats themselves (by a few pounds). -Efficient hunter? - Photo: -- 6 -The Asian Giant Hornet Can Take Out 20 Victims A Minute -- Photo: -- NUMBER7isBEST -- Wikimedia Commons -- CC-BY-SA 4.0 -Though one to two stings from the Asian giant hornet can prove fatal to humans, they prefer to wreak havoc on colonies of honey bees. A group of no more than thirty of these incredibly talented killers can wipe out an entire colony of 30,000 bees in just a few hours. -Even more disturbing, Asian giant hornets prefer to swoop down on their prey, using their mandibles to decapitate their targets. Asian giant hornets can grow up to two inches in length and are capable of stinging a human through a rain jacket. What’s more, the venom in that stinger is designed to break down the cells in your flesh and send searing, intense pain through your nerve cells. -Efficient hunter? - Photo:" From 93f89bf297e3030d53ee6c276de4567b3c3dc058 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:36 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 20/64] Precommit FFixes --- validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py | 2 +- validator_api/test_time_inference.py | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py index 9310b0317..737d2c963 100644 --- a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py +++ b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py @@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ async def web_retrieval( # sometimes the results are not in the correct format, so we need to filter them out for result in flat_results: - if isinstance(result, dict) and 'url' in result: + if isinstance(result, dict) and "url" in result: if result["url"] not in seen_urls: seen_urls.add(result["url"]) unique_results.append(result) diff --git a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py index 1a6b79866..2487c45cd 100644 --- a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py +++ b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py @@ -244,7 +244,7 @@ async def generate_response( 2. Summarize the key supporting evidence 3. Acknowledge any remaining uncertainties 4. Include relevant caveats or limitations - + Ensure your response uses the correct json format as follows: { "title": "Final Answer", From a583f3e881d47ed65088aa72bbeeb5bd4e785e2b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 21/64] Add one-shot example --- validator_api/test_time_inference.py | 17 +++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py index 1a6b79866..8f94170af 100644 --- a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py +++ b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py @@ -207,7 +207,19 @@ async def generate_response( ✓ Is my confidence level appropriate given the evidence? ✓ Have I adequately addressed counterarguments? -Remember: Quality of reasoning is more important than speed. Take the necessary steps to build a solid analytical foundation before moving to conclusions.""", +Remember: Quality of reasoning is more important than speed. Take the necessary steps to build a solid analytical foundation before moving to conclusions. + +Example: + +User Query: How many piano tuners are in New York City? + +Expected Answer: +{ + "title": "Estimating the Number of Piano Tuners in New York City", + "content": "To estimate the number of piano tuners in NYC, we need to break down the problem into core components. Key factors include the total population of NYC, the number of households with pianos, the average number of pianos per household, and the frequency of piano tuning. We should also consider the number of professional piano tuners and their workload.", + "next_action": "continue" +} +""", } ] messages += original_messages @@ -244,11 +256,12 @@ async def generate_response( 2. Summarize the key supporting evidence 3. Acknowledge any remaining uncertainties 4. Include relevant caveats or limitations + 5. Synthesis & Refinement Ensure your response uses the correct json format as follows: { "title": "Final Answer", - "content": "Detailed explanation of your answer", + "content": "Conclusion and detailed explanation of your answer", }""" messages.append( From 5d9e453e036b6d59cc21458dd5b6668c98e1eab6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:22:32 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 22/64] Teardown wandb at exit --- neurons/validator.py | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/neurons/validator.py b/neurons/validator.py index 174a17dbe..76dc2867d 100644 --- a/neurons/validator.py +++ b/neurons/validator.py @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ import asyncio +import atexit import multiprocessing as mp import sys @@ -29,6 +30,14 @@ NEURON_SAMPLE_SIZE = 100 # TODO: Should add this to constants.py +def cleanup(): + logger.info("Shutting down wandb before exit.") + wandb.teardown() + + +atexit.register(cleanup) + + def create_loop_process(task_queue, scoring_queue, reward_events): settings.shared_settings = settings.SharedSettings.load(mode="validator") if settings.shared_settings.WANDB_ON: From 69565a5d81f054a0006d3eca273968b101d68c35 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:30:54 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 23/64] Linting --- pale_hats.py | 43 ---------------------------- validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py | 2 +- validator_api/test_time_inference.py | 4 +-- 3 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 46 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 pale_hats.py diff --git a/pale_hats.py b/pale_hats.py deleted file mode 100644 index 448ac54e5..000000000 --- a/pale_hats.py +++ /dev/null @@ -1,43 +0,0 @@ -import requests -import pprint -import pandas as pd -import json -from tqdm import tqdm - -query = "What is the most efficient hunter in the world?" -API_KEY = '14ff91d2ec775415624c6475d385a441' - -all_results = [] - -for uid in tqdm(range(1024), desc="Processing UIDs"): - headers = { - "api-key": API_KEY, - "Content-Type": "application/json" - } - - params = {"search_query": query} - - data = { - "n_miners": 1, - "n_results": 2, - "max_response_time": 10, - "target_uids": [str(uid)] - } - - response = requests.post("http://0.0.0.0:42172/web_retrieval", headers=headers, params=params, json = data) - - try: - result = response.json() - result_dict = { - 'uid': uid, - 'result': response.json(), - } - all_results.append(result_dict) - except (IndexError, KeyError, json.JSONDecodeError): - all_results.append({ - 'uid': uid, - 'result': None, - }) - -df = pd.DataFrame(all_results, columns=['uid', 'result']) -df.to_csv("the_hats_who_are_white.csv") \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py index 28aae80b1..37bbbca60 100644 --- a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py +++ b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py @@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ async def web_retrieval( # sometimes the results are not in the correct format, so we need to filter them out for result in flat_results: - if isinstance(result, dict) and 'url' in result: + if isinstance(result, dict) and "url" in result: if result["url"] not in seen_urls: seen_urls.add(result["url"]) unique_results.append(result) diff --git a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py index 8f94170af..c7847fb65 100644 --- a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py +++ b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py @@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ async def generate_response( Example: -User Query: How many piano tuners are in New York City? +User Query: How many piano tuners are in New York City? Expected Answer: { @@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ async def generate_response( 3. Acknowledge any remaining uncertainties 4. Include relevant caveats or limitations 5. Synthesis & Refinement - + Ensure your response uses the correct json format as follows: { "title": "Final Answer", From 57e62058cfe7a37b0fa32bd32951425f40668fff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:20:51 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 24/64] Handle Exit with excepts --- neurons/validator.py | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/neurons/validator.py b/neurons/validator.py index 76dc2867d..465da2790 100644 --- a/neurons/validator.py +++ b/neurons/validator.py @@ -159,9 +159,11 @@ async def main(): f"Metagraph hasn't been updated for {current_block - last_update_block} blocks. " f"Staled block: {current_block}, Last update: {last_update_block}" ) - sys.exit(1) + break # Exit the loop step += 1 + except KeyboardInterrupt: + logger.info("KeyboardInterrupt detected. Shutting down gracefully...") except Exception as e: logger.error(f"Main loop error: {e}") raise From 34cba846f45ed4bde09ca0e5b32d8913ab146856 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:57:50 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 25/64] Linting --- neurons/validator.py | 5 ++--- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/neurons/validator.py b/neurons/validator.py index 465da2790..b8e394099 100644 --- a/neurons/validator.py +++ b/neurons/validator.py @@ -1,15 +1,14 @@ import asyncio import atexit import multiprocessing as mp -import sys import loguru import netaddr import requests import torch -import wandb from bittensor.core.extrinsics.serving import serve_extrinsic +import wandb from prompting.rewards.scoring import task_scorer # ruff: noqa: E402 @@ -159,7 +158,7 @@ async def main(): f"Metagraph hasn't been updated for {current_block - last_update_block} blocks. " f"Staled block: {current_block}, Last update: {last_update_block}" ) - break # Exit the loop + break # Exit the loop step += 1 except KeyboardInterrupt: From 4b161a336ceb36419fa028f7ab061a8c9542ff3a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:25:42 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 26/64] Don't share unecessary miner failure --- shared/epistula.py | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/shared/epistula.py b/shared/epistula.py index fba14ece4..937682eca 100644 --- a/shared/epistula.py +++ b/shared/epistula.py @@ -129,10 +129,10 @@ async def query_miners( responses = await asyncio.gather(*tasks, return_exceptions=True) # Show exceptions from responses - exceptions = [resp for resp in responses if isinstance(resp, Exception)] - if exceptions: - for exc in exceptions: - logger.debug(f"Error in make_openai_query: {exc}") + # exceptions = [resp for resp in responses if isinstance(resp, Exception)] + # if exceptions: + # for exc in exceptions: + # logger.debug(f"Error in make_openai_query: {exc}") # 'responses' is a list of SynapseStreamResult objects results = [] From 930eeb278a1c7cb5e5857793e7559b227d1da111 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:31:32 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 27/64] Clean Up Random error raise --- prompting/rewards/multi_choice.py | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/prompting/rewards/multi_choice.py b/prompting/rewards/multi_choice.py index d4ee2ee39..4111e6f5f 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/multi_choice.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/multi_choice.py @@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ def safe_load_json(json_string: str) -> dict[str, float]: cleaned_json_string = re.sub(r'"\s*\n\s*"', r'""', cleaned_json_string) try: return {k.upper(): v for k, v in json.loads(cleaned_json_string).items()} - except json.JSONDecodeError as e: - raise ValueError(f"Invalid JSON data: {e}") + except Exception: + return None def process_predictions(self, predictions: dict[str, float]) -> dict[str, float]: if not all(isinstance(value, (int, float)) for value in predictions.values()): @@ -56,6 +56,8 @@ def letter_reward(self, reference: str, completion: str) -> float: def logit_reward(self, reference: str, completion: str) -> float: try: loaded_json = self.safe_load_json(completion) + if not loaded_json: + return None valid_choices = self.process_predictions(loaded_json) return valid_choices.get(reference.upper(), 0.0) except ValueError: From 9e4693c7fa25409bf76f8e01f70704d85848f50c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:15:09 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 28/64] Silence Some Web Retrieval Logging --- prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py index 21dcec8ff..dc4fd53be 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py @@ -128,14 +128,14 @@ def score_website_result( if domain in TOP_DOMAINS: # if the domain is in the top 100k, we allow 10 occurrences in the last 200 URLs before penalising discount_factor *= 1.0 / (max(1, domain_count - 10)) - logger.debug(f"Domain {domain} is in top 100k domains, not applying penalty") + # logger.debug(f"Domain {domain} is in top 100k domains, not applying penalty") else: # Count how many times this domain has been used by this miner discount_factor *= 1.0 / max(1, domain_count) - if domain in past_websites[uid]: - logger.debug( - f"Already used domain {domain} for this UID, applying ( discount ) factor {discount_factor}" - ) + # if domain in past_websites[uid]: + # logger.debug( + # f"Already used domain {domain} for this UID, applying ( discount ) factor {discount_factor}" + # ) _append_to_past_websites(uid, domain) # Content scraped from the URL provided in the completion. From 19b51a4608775465e3a33cf66035d526d2b76b80 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:02:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 29/64] finish wandb in mp loop --- neurons/validator.py | 12 +++++++++++- shared/logging.py | 2 +- 2 files changed, 12 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/neurons/validator.py b/neurons/validator.py index b8e394099..4034d064c 100644 --- a/neurons/validator.py +++ b/neurons/validator.py @@ -79,8 +79,17 @@ async def spawn_loops(task_queue, scoring_queue, reward_events): logger.debug(f"Number of tasks in Task Queue: {len(task_queue)}") logger.debug(f"Number of tasks in Scoring Queue: {len(scoring_queue)}") logger.debug(f"Number of tasks in Reward Events: {len(reward_events)}") + try: + asyncio.run(spawn_loops(task_queue, scoring_queue, reward_events)) + except Exception as e: + logger.info(f"Terminating loop process: {e}") + finally: + logger.info("Cleaning up resources...") - asyncio.run(spawn_loops(task_queue, scoring_queue, reward_events)) + # Ensure wandb is closed properly + if settings.shared_settings.WANDB_ON: + wandb.finish() + logger.info("WandB run finished.") def start_api(scoring_queue, reward_events): @@ -167,6 +176,7 @@ async def main(): logger.error(f"Main loop error: {e}") raise finally: + wandb.finish(0) wandb.teardown() # Clean up processes for process in processes: diff --git a/shared/logging.py b/shared/logging.py index 8787d8526..a848ed1e9 100644 --- a/shared/logging.py +++ b/shared/logging.py @@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ def init_wandb(reinit=False, neuron: Literal["validator", "miner", "api"] = "val project=settings.shared_settings.WANDB_PROJECT_NAME, entity=settings.shared_settings.WANDB_ENTITY, mode="offline" if settings.shared_settings.WANDB_OFFLINE else "online", - dir=settings.shared_settings.SAVE_PATH, + # dir=settings.shared_settings.SAVE_PATH, tags=tags, notes=settings.shared_settings.WANDB_NOTES, config=wandb_config, From afb286caf0e440028cbc4da8297bb26483c39c3d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Felix Quinque <40171911+Hollyqui@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:12:50 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 30/64] Adding cache (#625) Co-authored-by: bkb2135 --- prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py index 6de4242fc..9fbfaff91 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ import json import os from collections import defaultdict +from functools import lru_cache from urllib.parse import urlparse import numpy as np @@ -83,6 +84,7 @@ class WebsiteResult(BaseModel): class WebRetrievalRewardModel(RelevanceRewardModel): + @lru_cache(maxsize=1000) def _cosine_similarity(self, content1: str, content2: str) -> float: """Calculate the cosine similarity between sentence embeddings of the reference and completions.""" reference_emb_flatten = self.embedding_model.encode(content1, to_numpy=True).flatten() From 25333234a81e99edb6c129d671b05774c71c559e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:23:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 31/64] use wandb sdk to terminate runs --- neurons/validator.py | 14 ++++++-------- shared/logging.py | 17 ++++++++--------- 2 files changed, 14 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/neurons/validator.py b/neurons/validator.py index 4034d064c..925fb4f05 100644 --- a/neurons/validator.py +++ b/neurons/validator.py @@ -1,5 +1,4 @@ import asyncio -import atexit import multiprocessing as mp import loguru @@ -29,12 +28,12 @@ NEURON_SAMPLE_SIZE = 100 # TODO: Should add this to constants.py -def cleanup(): - logger.info("Shutting down wandb before exit.") - wandb.teardown() +# def cleanup(): +# logger.info("Shutting down wandb before exit.") +# wandb.teardown() -atexit.register(cleanup) +# atexit.register(cleanup) def create_loop_process(task_queue, scoring_queue, reward_events): @@ -79,9 +78,10 @@ async def spawn_loops(task_queue, scoring_queue, reward_events): logger.debug(f"Number of tasks in Task Queue: {len(task_queue)}") logger.debug(f"Number of tasks in Scoring Queue: {len(scoring_queue)}") logger.debug(f"Number of tasks in Reward Events: {len(reward_events)}") + try: asyncio.run(spawn_loops(task_queue, scoring_queue, reward_events)) - except Exception as e: + except Exception as e: logger.info(f"Terminating loop process: {e}") finally: logger.info("Cleaning up resources...") @@ -176,8 +176,6 @@ async def main(): logger.error(f"Main loop error: {e}") raise finally: - wandb.finish(0) - wandb.teardown() # Clean up processes for process in processes: if process.is_alive(): diff --git a/shared/logging.py b/shared/logging.py index a848ed1e9..d1094a961 100644 --- a/shared/logging.py +++ b/shared/logging.py @@ -5,19 +5,19 @@ from typing import Any, Literal import numpy as np -import wandb from loguru import logger from pydantic import BaseModel, ConfigDict from wandb.wandb_run import Run import prompting +import wandb from prompting.rewards.reward import WeightedRewardEvent from prompting.tasks.task_registry import TaskRegistry from shared import settings from shared.dendrite import DendriteResponseEvent # TODO: Get rid of global variables. -WANDB: Run +WANDB: Run | None = None @dataclass @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ def should_reinit_wandb(): def init_wandb(reinit=False, neuron: Literal["validator", "miner", "api"] = "validator", custom_tags: list = []): """Starts a new wandb run.""" - global WANDB + # global WANDB tags = [ f"Wallet: {settings.shared_settings.WALLET.hotkey.ss58_address}", f"Version: {prompting.__version__}", @@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ def init_wandb(reinit=False, neuron: Literal["validator", "miner", "api"] = "val wandb_run_name = f"{neuron}{settings.shared_settings.UID}-{datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')}" # Initialize the wandb run with the custom name. - WANDB = wandb.init( + wandb_obj = wandb.init( reinit=reinit, name=wandb_run_name, project=settings.shared_settings.WANDB_PROJECT_NAME, @@ -122,16 +122,15 @@ def init_wandb(reinit=False, neuron: Literal["validator", "miner", "api"] = "val notes=settings.shared_settings.WANDB_NOTES, config=wandb_config, ) - signature = settings.shared_settings.WALLET.hotkey.sign(WANDB.id.encode()).hex() + signature = settings.shared_settings.WALLET.hotkey.sign(wandb_obj.id.encode()).hex() wandb_config["SIGNATURE"] = signature - WANDB.config.update(wandb_config) - logger.success(f"Started a new wandb run {WANDB.name} ") + wandb_obj.config.update(wandb_config) + logger.success(f"Started a new wandb run {wandb_obj.name} ") def reinit_wandb(): """Reinitializes wandb, rolling over the run.""" - global WANDB - WANDB.finish() + wandb.finish() init_wandb(reinit=True) From 2cef7a26c6b5ae11f2f082a5da9363daa95ac9e7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Felix Quinque <40171911+Hollyqui@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:30:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 32/64] Make WebRetrievalRewardModel hashable (#629) --- prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py index 9fbfaff91..e4eb58973 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py @@ -84,6 +84,10 @@ class WebsiteResult(BaseModel): class WebRetrievalRewardModel(RelevanceRewardModel): + def __hash__(self): + # Use the id of the object as its hash + return hash(self.model_dump_json) + @lru_cache(maxsize=1000) def _cosine_similarity(self, content1: str, content2: str) -> float: """Calculate the cosine similarity between sentence embeddings of the reference and completions.""" From 834cd2409cf3270377744e4307937c6c60ca1445 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:17:33 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 33/64] Add API systemd start/stop scripts (#626) --- scripts/systemd/api_start.sh | 47 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ scripts/systemd/api_stop.sh | 25 +++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 72 insertions(+) create mode 100644 scripts/systemd/api_start.sh create mode 100644 scripts/systemd/api_stop.sh diff --git a/scripts/systemd/api_start.sh b/scripts/systemd/api_start.sh new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ea6df04f3 --- /dev/null +++ b/scripts/systemd/api_start.sh @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +#!/bin/bash +# Create and launch API systemd service. +set -e + +# Check if systemd is running. +if [ ! -d /run/systemd/system ]; then + echo "Error: systemd does not appear to be running. Exiting." + exit 1 +fi + +# Adjust project dir as needed. +WORKDIR=/root/prompting + +SERVICE_FILE="/etc/systemd/system/sn1api.service" + +# Create (or update) the systemd service file. +sudo tee "${SERVICE_FILE}" > /dev/null < Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:14:07 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 34/64] Precommit Fix --- neurons/validator.py | 2 +- shared/logging.py | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/neurons/validator.py b/neurons/validator.py index 925fb4f05..c4f4845a2 100644 --- a/neurons/validator.py +++ b/neurons/validator.py @@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ import netaddr import requests import torch +import wandb from bittensor.core.extrinsics.serving import serve_extrinsic -import wandb from prompting.rewards.scoring import task_scorer # ruff: noqa: E402 diff --git a/shared/logging.py b/shared/logging.py index d1094a961..5c0599ce0 100644 --- a/shared/logging.py +++ b/shared/logging.py @@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ from typing import Any, Literal import numpy as np +import wandb from loguru import logger from pydantic import BaseModel, ConfigDict from wandb.wandb_run import Run import prompting -import wandb from prompting.rewards.reward import WeightedRewardEvent from prompting.tasks.task_registry import TaskRegistry from shared import settings From 4055c6d765d2e137a48c154f5c1b247139a9a8a5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Felix Quinque <40171911+Hollyqui@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:04:57 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 35/64] Making Reward Function Async & Various Optimisations (#628) --- prompting/rewards/date.py | 2 +- prompting/rewards/exact_match.py | 2 +- prompting/rewards/float_diff.py | 2 +- prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py | 2 +- prompting/rewards/multi_choice.py | 2 +- prompting/rewards/penalty.py | 2 +- prompting/rewards/relevance.py | 2 +- prompting/rewards/reward.py | 10 ++++---- prompting/rewards/rouge.py | 2 +- prompting/rewards/scoring.py | 4 ++-- prompting/rewards/streaming.py | 3 +-- prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py | 23 ++++++++++++------- prompting/tasks/task_creation.py | 7 +++--- shared/loop_runner.py | 3 +-- shared/misc.py | 15 ++++++++++++ tests/prompting/rewards/test_multi_choice.py | 4 ++-- tests/prompting/rewards/test_web_retrieval.py | 8 +++---- validator_api/test_time_inference.py | 19 +++++++++++++-- 18 files changed, 73 insertions(+), 39 deletions(-) diff --git a/prompting/rewards/date.py b/prompting/rewards/date.py index 4cf51d5a5..b82f78e4f 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/date.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/date.py @@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ def date_score(self, reference: str, completion: str) -> float: score = 0 return score - def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: + async def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: """Compute difference scores given a completion and reference pair. Args: diff --git a/prompting/rewards/exact_match.py b/prompting/rewards/exact_match.py index 3b192ea92..d9570e506 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/exact_match.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/exact_match.py @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ def normalize_timing(timing: float, timings: float) -> float: class ExactMatchRewardModel(BaseRewardModel): - def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: + async def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: """ Calculates rewards based on an exact match of the response with the reference string. diff --git a/prompting/rewards/float_diff.py b/prompting/rewards/float_diff.py index 3cdbe5930..2952aa750 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/float_diff.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/float_diff.py @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ def math_score(reference: str, completion: str) -> float: except Exception: return 0.0 - def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: + async def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: """Compute difference scores given a completion and reference pair.""" rewards = [] timings = [] diff --git a/prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py b/prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py index d6ccbfb99..7dcb87f75 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ class InferenceRewardModel(BaseRewardModel): - def reward( + async def reward( self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, diff --git a/prompting/rewards/multi_choice.py b/prompting/rewards/multi_choice.py index d4ee2ee39..5235c2a55 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/multi_choice.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/multi_choice.py @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ def logit_reward(self, reference: str, completion: str) -> float: except ValueError: return None - def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: + async def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: rewards = [] timings = [] diff --git a/prompting/rewards/penalty.py b/prompting/rewards/penalty.py index 51c21234f..3c58e7d71 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/penalty.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/penalty.py @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ class PenaltyModel(BaseRewardModel): def name(self) -> str: return "penalty" - def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: + async def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: """Penalises miner if they do not respond.""" rewards = [] timings = [] diff --git a/prompting/rewards/relevance.py b/prompting/rewards/relevance.py index 9288a007f..92db3b486 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/relevance.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/relevance.py @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ def init_model(self) -> "RelevanceRewardModel": self.embedding_model = MODEL return self - def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: + async def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: """Calculate the cosine similarity between sentence embeddings of the reference and completions. We subtract a baseline score which is what an empty string would get (a failed completion). diff --git a/prompting/rewards/reward.py b/prompting/rewards/reward.py index cd886db5f..4e4102e68 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/reward.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/reward.py @@ -69,10 +69,10 @@ class BaseRewardModel(ABC, BaseModel): weight: float = 1.0 @abstractmethod - def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: + async def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: raise NotImplementedError("You must implement the reward method") - def apply( + async def apply( self, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, reference: str | None = None, @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ def apply( ) -> WeightedRewardEvent: t0 = time.time() comparator = reference if reward_type == "reward" else challenge - batch_rewards_output: BatchRewardOutput = self.reward(comparator, response_event, task=task, **kwargs) + batch_rewards_output: BatchRewardOutput = await self.reward(comparator, response_event, task=task, **kwargs) batch_rewards_time = time.time() - t0 return WeightedRewardEvent( @@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ def final_rewards(cls, reward_events: list[WeightedRewardEvent]) -> list[float]: return cls.sum_rewards(reward_events) @classmethod - def apply( + async def apply( cls, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, reference: str, @@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ def apply( reward_events = [] for weighted_reward in cls.reward_definitions: reward_events.append( - weighted_reward.apply( + await weighted_reward.apply( reference=reference, response_event=response_event, challenge=challenge, diff --git a/prompting/rewards/rouge.py b/prompting/rewards/rouge.py index 07ab2315b..7430d1109 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/rouge.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/rouge.py @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ def rouge_score(self, reference, completion): return 0.0 return self.rouge.get_scores(reference, completion, avg=self.avg)[0][self.ngram][self.metric] - def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: + async def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, **kwargs) -> BatchRewardOutput: """Compute ROUGE scores given a completion and reference pair.""" rewards = [] timings = [] diff --git a/prompting/rewards/scoring.py b/prompting/rewards/scoring.py index d8d590944..806aa4110 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/scoring.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/scoring.py @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ class TaskScorer(AsyncLoopRunner): is_running: bool = False thread: threading.Thread = None - interval: int = 10 + interval: int = 0 scoring_queue: list | None = None reward_events: list | None = None @@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ async def run_step(self) -> RewardLoggingEvent: # and there we then calculate the reward reward_pipeline = TaskRegistry.get_task_reward(scoring_config.task) - reward_events = reward_pipeline.apply( + reward_events = await reward_pipeline.apply( response_event=scoring_config.response, challenge=scoring_config.task.query, reference=scoring_config.task.reference, diff --git a/prompting/rewards/streaming.py b/prompting/rewards/streaming.py index 0bf1696cb..defd2fc6e 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/streaming.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/streaming.py @@ -17,8 +17,7 @@ def __init__(self, max_tokens_per_chunk: int, **kwargs): super().__init__() self.max_tokens_per_chunk = max_tokens_per_chunk - def reward(self, _: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent) -> BatchRewardOutput: - """Compute difference scores given a completion and reference pair.""" + async def reward(self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent) -> BatchRewardOutput: """Compute difference scores given a completion and reference pair.""" rewards = [] timings = [] diff --git a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py index e4eb58973..6d56d375d 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py @@ -1,5 +1,6 @@ """Expected miner's response is a JSON object with the following keys: url, content, relevant for each website.""" +import asyncio import json import os from collections import defaultdict @@ -89,13 +90,13 @@ def __hash__(self): return hash(self.model_dump_json) @lru_cache(maxsize=1000) - def _cosine_similarity(self, content1: str, content2: str) -> float: + async def _cosine_similarity(self, content1: str, content2: str) -> float: """Calculate the cosine similarity between sentence embeddings of the reference and completions.""" reference_emb_flatten = self.embedding_model.encode(content1, to_numpy=True).flatten() response_emb_flatten = self.embedding_model.encode(content2, to_numpy=True).flatten() return 1.0 - float(spatial.distance.cosine(reference_emb_flatten, response_emb_flatten)) - def score_website_result( + async def score_website_result( self, dataset_entry: DDGDatasetEntry, response_url: str, response_content: str, response_relevant: str, uid: str ) -> float: if not response_url or not response_content or not response_relevant: @@ -164,9 +165,12 @@ def score_website_result( if response_relevant not in response_content: return 0 - return self._cosine_similarity(content1=dataset_entry.query, content2=response_relevant) * discount_factor + return ( + await self._cosine_similarity(content1=dataset_entry.query, content2=response_relevant) + * discount_factor + ) - def score_miner_response( + async def score_miner_response( self, dataset_entry: DDGDatasetEntry, completion: str, task: BaseTextTask | None = None, uid: str | None = None ) -> float: scores = [] @@ -176,8 +180,11 @@ def score_miner_response( # logger.warning("Miner returned multiple websites with the same URL") return 0 - for website in miner_websites: - scores.append(self.score_website_result(dataset_entry, website.url, website.content, website.relevant, uid)) + tasks = [ + self.score_website_result(dataset_entry, website.url, website.content, website.relevant, uid) + for website in miner_websites + ] + scores = await asyncio.gather(*tasks) if scores: weights = np.arange(len(scores), 0, -1) @@ -185,7 +192,7 @@ def score_miner_response( return 0 # TODO: Change base class reference type to Reference pydantic model, in order to store additional data. - def reward( + async def reward( self, reference: str, response_event: DendriteResponseEvent, task: BaseTextTask | None = None, **kwargs ) -> BatchRewardOutput: """Score response website content and URL based on the similarity to the search term and reference content.""" @@ -200,7 +207,7 @@ def reward( ) for completion, uid in zip(response_event.completions, response_event.uids): - rewards.append(self.score_miner_response(dataset_entry, completion, task=task, uid=uid)) + rewards.append(await self.score_miner_response(dataset_entry, completion, task=task, uid=uid)) timings.append(0) logger.debug(f"REWARDWEBRETRIEVAL: {rewards}") diff --git a/prompting/tasks/task_creation.py b/prompting/tasks/task_creation.py index 3de8dcbf9..15cc03256 100644 --- a/prompting/tasks/task_creation.py +++ b/prompting/tasks/task_creation.py @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ class TaskLoop(AsyncLoopRunner): is_running: bool = False thread: threading.Thread = None - interval: int = 10 + interval: int = 0 task_queue: list | None = [] scoring_queue: list | None = [] model_config = ConfigDict(arbitrary_types_allowed=True) @@ -31,10 +31,11 @@ async def start(self, task_queue, scoring_queue): async def run_step(self): if len(self.task_queue) > shared_settings.TASK_QUEUE_LENGTH_THRESHOLD: + await asyncio.sleep(10) return None if len(self.scoring_queue) > shared_settings.SCORING_QUEUE_LENGTH_THRESHOLD: + await asyncio.sleep(10) return None - await asyncio.sleep(0.1) try: task = None # Getting task and dataset @@ -47,7 +48,6 @@ async def run_step(self): logger.exception(ex) await asyncio.sleep(0.1) - await asyncio.sleep(0.1) if len(miner_availabilities.get_available_miners(task=task, model=task.llm_model_id)) == 0: logger.debug( f"No available miners for Task: {task.__class__.__name__} and Model ID: {task.llm_model_id}. Skipping step." @@ -69,7 +69,6 @@ async def run_step(self): except Exception as ex: logger.exception(ex) return None - await asyncio.sleep(0.01) task_loop = TaskLoop() diff --git a/shared/loop_runner.py b/shared/loop_runner.py index dd8958a02..617b39c3a 100644 --- a/shared/loop_runner.py +++ b/shared/loop_runner.py @@ -65,8 +65,7 @@ async def wait_for_next_execution(self, last_run_time): next_run = last_run_time + timedelta(seconds=self.interval) wait_time = (next_run - current_time).total_seconds() - if wait_time > 0: - await asyncio.sleep(wait_time) + await asyncio.sleep(max(0.01, wait_time)) return next_run async def run_loop(self): diff --git a/shared/misc.py b/shared/misc.py index 621d470f7..013949a33 100644 --- a/shared/misc.py +++ b/shared/misc.py @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +import asyncio +import functools import subprocess import time import traceback @@ -10,6 +12,19 @@ from shared.exceptions import BittensorError +# decorator with options +def async_lru_cache(*lru_cache_args, **lru_cache_kwargs): + def async_lru_cache_decorator(async_function): + @functools.lru_cache(*lru_cache_args, **lru_cache_kwargs) + def cached_async_function(*args, **kwargs): + coroutine = async_function(*args, **kwargs) + return asyncio.ensure_future(coroutine) + + return cached_async_function + + return async_lru_cache_decorator + + class classproperty: def __init__(self, func: Callable): self.fget = func diff --git a/tests/prompting/rewards/test_multi_choice.py b/tests/prompting/rewards/test_multi_choice.py index 6c0b7ce33..14b173131 100644 --- a/tests/prompting/rewards/test_multi_choice.py +++ b/tests/prompting/rewards/test_multi_choice.py @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ class DendriteResponseEvent: @pytest.mark.parametrize("response, reference, expected", test_cases) -def test_logit_scoring(response, reference, expected): +async def test_logit_scoring(response, reference, expected): model = MultiChoiceRewardModel(json_penalty=JSON_PENALTY) - result = model.reward(reference, DendriteResponseEvent(completions=[response])).rewards[0] + result = await model.reward(reference, DendriteResponseEvent(completions=[response])).rewards[0] assert result == pytest.approx(expected), f"Failed for input: {response}, reference: {reference}" diff --git a/tests/prompting/rewards/test_web_retrieval.py b/tests/prompting/rewards/test_web_retrieval.py index 6270cb321..cfc1f669d 100644 --- a/tests/prompting/rewards/test_web_retrieval.py +++ b/tests/prompting/rewards/test_web_retrieval.py @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ def test_parse_response(completion, expected_url, expected_content, expected_rel assert response[0].relevant == expected_relevant -def test_cosine_similarity_identical_embeddings(): +async def test_cosine_similarity_identical_embeddings(): # Mock identical embeddings. mock_embedding_model = MagicMock() mock_embedding_model.encode.return_value = np.array([1, 2, 3]) @@ -46,11 +46,11 @@ def test_cosine_similarity_identical_embeddings(): model = WebRetrievalRewardModel() model.embedding_model = mock_embedding_model - similarity = model._cosine_similarity("content1", "content1") + similarity = await model._cosine_similarity("content1", "content1") assert similarity == pytest.approx(1.0) -def test_cosine_similarity_orthogonal_embeddings(): +async def test_cosine_similarity_orthogonal_embeddings(): # Mock orthogonal embeddings. def encode_mock(text, to_numpy): return np.array([1, 0]) if text == "content1" else np.array([0, 1]) @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ def encode_mock(text, to_numpy): model = WebRetrievalRewardModel() model.embedding_model = mock_embedding_model - similarity = model._cosine_similarity("content1", "content2") + similarity = await model._cosine_similarity("content1", "content2") assert similarity == pytest.approx(0.0) diff --git a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py index c7847fb65..0f9a1f654 100644 --- a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py +++ b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py @@ -37,12 +37,27 @@ def parse_multiple_json(api_response): # Replace escaped single quotes with actual single quotes json_str_clean = json_str.replace("\\'", "'") + # Remove or replace invalid control characters + json_str_clean = re.sub(r"[\x00-\x08\x0B\x0C\x0E-\x1F]", "", json_str_clean) + # Parse the JSON string into a dictionary obj = json.loads(json_str_clean) parsed_objects.append(obj) except json.JSONDecodeError as e: - print(f"Failed to parse JSON object: {e}") - continue + logger.warning(f"Failed to parse JSON object: {e}") + + # Try a more aggressive approach if standard cleaning failed + try: + clean_str = "".join(c if ord(c) >= 32 or c in ["\n", "\r", "\t"] else " " for c in json_str) + clean_str = re.sub(r"\s+", " ", clean_str) # Normalize whitespace + + # Try to parse again + obj = json.loads(clean_str) + parsed_objects.append(obj) + logger.info("Successfully parsed JSON after aggressive cleaning") + except json.JSONDecodeError: + # If still failing, log and continue + continue if len(parsed_objects) == 0: logger.error( From 034ed18fcf10939a93155ed6800985fb933459b4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rich <34130474+richwardle@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:06:01 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 36/64] SN1-406-improve-api-docs (#627) Co-authored-by: bkb2135 --- validator_api/api.py | 33 +++- validator_api/chat_completion.py | 21 ++- validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py | 219 +++++++++++++++++++++------ validator_api/mixture_of_miners.py | 2 + validator_api/scoring_queue.py | 7 +- validator_api/serializers.py | 112 ++++++++++++++ validator_api/test_time_inference.py | 13 +- 7 files changed, 348 insertions(+), 59 deletions(-) create mode 100644 validator_api/serializers.py diff --git a/validator_api/api.py b/validator_api/api.py index 9e06f1246..d31da3a0a 100644 --- a/validator_api/api.py +++ b/validator_api/api.py @@ -33,13 +33,42 @@ async def lifespan(app: FastAPI): pass -app = FastAPI(lifespan=lifespan) +app = FastAPI( + title="Validator API", + description="API for interacting with the validator network and miners", + version="1.0.0", + docs_url="/docs", + redoc_url="/redoc", + openapi_url="/openapi.json", + openapi_tags=[ + { + "name": "GPT Endpoints", + "description": "Endpoints for chat completions, web retrieval, and test time inference", + }, + { + "name": "API Management", + "description": "Endpoints for API key management and validation", + }, + ], + lifespan=lifespan, +) app.include_router(gpt_router, tags=["GPT Endpoints"]) app.include_router(api_management_router, tags=["API Management"]) -@app.get("/health") +@app.get( + "/health", + summary="Health check endpoint", + description="Simple endpoint to check if the API is running", + tags=["Health"], + response_description="Status of the API", +) async def health(): + """ + Health check endpoint to verify the API is operational. + + Returns a simple JSON object with status "ok" if the API is running. + """ return {"status": "ok"} diff --git a/validator_api/chat_completion.py b/validator_api/chat_completion.py index 774dd2b6b..368f8ba6d 100644 --- a/validator_api/chat_completion.py +++ b/validator_api/chat_completion.py @@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ async def stream_from_first_response( ) -> AsyncGenerator[str, None]: first_valid_response = None response_start_time = time.monotonic() + try: # Keep looping until we find a valid response or run out of tasks while responses and first_valid_response is None: @@ -245,11 +246,20 @@ async def chat_completion( collected_chunks_list = [[] for _ in uids] timings_list = [[] for _ in uids] - if not body.get("sampling_parameters"): - raise HTTPException(status_code=422, detail="Sampling parameters are required") timeout_seconds = max( - 30, max(0, math.floor(math.log2(body["sampling_parameters"].get("max_new_tokens", 256) / 256))) * 10 + 30 + 30, + max( + 0, + math.floor( + math.log2( + body.get("sampling_parameters", shared_settings.SAMPLING_PARAMS).get("max_new_tokens", 256) / 256 + ) + ), + ) + * 10 + + 30, ) + if STREAM: # Create tasks for all miners response_tasks = [ @@ -297,7 +307,7 @@ async def chat_completion( raise HTTPException(status_code=502, detail="No valid response received") asyncio.create_task( - collect_remainin_nonstream_responses( + collect_remaining_nonstream_responses( pending=pending, collected_responses=collected_responses, body=body, @@ -308,7 +318,7 @@ async def chat_completion( return first_valid_response[0] # Return only the response object, not the chunks -async def collect_remainin_nonstream_responses( +async def collect_remaining_nonstream_responses( pending: set[asyncio.Task], collected_responses: list, body: dict, @@ -316,6 +326,7 @@ async def collect_remainin_nonstream_responses( timings_list: list, ): """Wait for all pending miner tasks to complete and append their responses to the scoring queue.""" + try: # Wait for all remaining tasks; allow exceptions to be returned. remaining_responses = await asyncio.gather(*pending, return_exceptions=True) diff --git a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py index 37bbbca60..67f9c1b83 100644 --- a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py +++ b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ import uuid import numpy as np -from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, Request +from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, status from loguru import logger from openai.types.chat.chat_completion_chunk import ChatCompletionChunk, Choice, ChoiceDelta from starlette.responses import StreamingResponse @@ -18,6 +18,13 @@ from validator_api.api_management import validate_api_key from validator_api.chat_completion import chat_completion from validator_api.mixture_of_miners import mixture_of_miners +from validator_api.serializers import ( + CompletionsRequest, + TestTimeInferenceRequest, + WebRetrievalRequest, + WebRetrievalResponse, + WebSearchResult, +) from validator_api.test_time_inference import generate_response from validator_api.utils import filter_available_uids @@ -25,15 +32,63 @@ N_MINERS = 5 -@router.post("/v1/chat/completions") -async def completions(request: Request, api_key: str = Depends(validate_api_key)): - """Main endpoint that handles both regular and mixture of miners chat completion.""" +@router.post( + "/v1/chat/completions", + summary="Chat completions endpoint", + description="Main endpoint that handles both regular, multi step reasoning, test time inference, and mixture of miners chat completion.", + response_description="Streaming response with generated text", + status_code=status.HTTP_200_OK, + responses={ + status.HTTP_200_OK: { + "description": "Successful response with streaming text", + "content": {"text/event-stream": {}}, + }, + status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR: {"description": "Internal server error or no available miners"}, + }, +) +async def completions(request: CompletionsRequest, api_key: str = Depends(validate_api_key)): + """ + Chat completions endpoint that supports different inference modes. + + This endpoint processes chat messages and returns generated completions using + different inference strategies based on the request parameters. + + ## Inference Modes: + - Regular chat completion + - Multi Step Reasoning + - Test time inference + - Mixture of miners + + ## Request Parameters: + - **uids** (List[int], optional): Specific miner UIDs to query. If not provided, miners will be selected automatically. + - **messages** (List[dict]): List of message objects with 'role' and 'content' keys. Required. + - **seed** (int, optional): Random seed for reproducible results. + - **task** (str, optional): Task identifier to filter available miners. + - **model** (str, optional): Model identifier to filter available miners. + - **test_time_inference** (bool, default=False): Enable step-by-step reasoning mode. + - **mixture** (bool, default=False): Enable mixture of miners mode. + - **sampling_parameters** (dict, optional): Parameters to control text generation. + + The endpoint selects miners based on the provided UIDs or filters available miners + based on task and model requirements. + + Example request: + ```json + { + "messages": [ + {"role": "user", "content": "Tell me about neural networks"} + ], + "model": "gpt-4", + "seed": 42 + } + ``` + """ try: - body = await request.json() + body = request.model_dump() body["seed"] = int(body.get("seed") or random.randint(0, 1000000)) if body.get("uids"): try: - uids = [int(uid) for uid in body.get("uids")] + uids = list(map(int, body.get("uids"))) except Exception: logger.error(f"Error in uids: {body.get('uids')}") else: @@ -43,10 +98,10 @@ async def completions(request: Request, api_key: str = Depends(validate_api_key) if not uids: raise HTTPException(status_code=500, detail="No available miners") - # Choose between regular completion and mixture of miners. + # Choose between regular inference, test time inference, and mixture of miners. if body.get("test_time_inference", False): - return await test_time_inference(body["messages"], body.get("model", None), target_uids=body.get("uids")) - if body.get("mixture", False): + return await test_time_inference(request) + elif body.get("mixture", False): return await mixture_of_miners(body, uids=uids) else: return await chat_completion(body, uids=uids) @@ -56,24 +111,66 @@ async def completions(request: Request, api_key: str = Depends(validate_api_key) return StreamingResponse(content="Internal Server Error", status_code=500) -@router.post("/web_retrieval") +@router.post( + "/web_retrieval", + response_model=WebRetrievalResponse, + summary="Web retrieval endpoint", + description="Retrieves information from the web based on a search query using multiple miners.", + response_description="List of unique web search results", + status_code=status.HTTP_200_OK, + responses={ + status.HTTP_200_OK: { + "description": "Successful response with web search results", + "model": WebRetrievalResponse, + }, + status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR: { + "description": "Internal server error, no available miners, or no successful miner responses" + }, + }, +) async def web_retrieval( - search_query: str, - n_miners: int = 10, - n_results: int = 5, - max_response_time: int = 10, + request: WebRetrievalRequest, api_key: str = Depends(validate_api_key), - target_uids: list[str] | list[int] = None, ): - if target_uids: - uids = target_uids + """ + Web retrieval endpoint that queries multiple miners to search the web. + + This endpoint distributes a search query to multiple miners, which perform web searches + and return relevant results. The results are deduplicated based on URLs before being returned. + + ## Request Parameters: + - **search_query** (str): The query to search for on the web. Required. + - **n_miners** (int, default=10): Number of miners to query for results. + - **n_results** (int, default=5): Maximum number of results to return in the response. + - **max_response_time** (int, default=10): Maximum time to wait for responses in seconds. + - **uids** (List[int], optional): Optional list of specific miner UIDs to query. + + ## Response: + Returns a list of unique web search results, each containing: + - **url** (str): The URL of the web page + - **content** (str, optional): The relevant content from the page + - **relevant** (str, optional): Information about why this result is relevant + + Example request: + ```json + { + "search_query": "latest advancements in quantum computing", + "n_miners": 15, + "n_results": 10 + } + ``` + """ + if request.uids: + uids = request.uids try: - uids = [int(uid) for uid in uids] + uids = list(map(int, uids)) except Exception: logger.error(f"Error in uids: {uids}") else: - uids = filter_available_uids(task="WebRetrievalTask", test=shared_settings.API_TEST_MODE, n_miners=n_miners) - uids = random.sample(uids, min(len(uids), n_miners)) + uids = filter_available_uids( + task="WebRetrievalTask", test=shared_settings.API_TEST_MODE, n_miners=request.n_miners + ) + uids = random.sample(uids, min(len(uids), request.n_miners)) if len(uids) == 0: raise HTTPException(status_code=500, detail="No available miners") @@ -82,10 +179,10 @@ async def web_retrieval( "seed": random.randint(0, 1_000_000), "sampling_parameters": shared_settings.SAMPLING_PARAMS, "task": "WebRetrievalTask", - "target_results": n_results, - "timeout": max_response_time, + "target_results": request.n_results, + "timeout": request.max_response_time, "messages": [ - {"role": "user", "content": search_query}, + {"role": "user", "content": request.search_query}, ], } @@ -115,31 +212,65 @@ async def web_retrieval( unique_results = [] seen_urls = set() - # for result in flat_results: - # # TODO: This is a hack to try and avoid the stringify json issue, this needs a deeper fix. - # try: - # if isinstance(result, str): - # result = json.loads(result) - # if isinstance(result, dict) and 'url' in result: - # if result["url"] not in seen_urls: - # seen_urls.add(result["url"]) - # unique_results.append(result) - # except Exception: - # logger.warning(f"Skipping invalid result: {result}") - - # sometimes the results are not in the correct format, so we need to filter them out for result in flat_results: if isinstance(result, dict) and "url" in result: if result["url"] not in seen_urls: seen_urls.add(result["url"]) - unique_results.append(result) - return unique_results + # Convert dict to WebSearchResult + unique_results.append(WebSearchResult(**result)) + return WebRetrievalResponse(results=unique_results) + + +@router.post( + "/test_time_inference", + summary="Test time inference endpoint", + description="Provides step-by-step reasoning and thinking process during inference.", + response_description="Streaming response with reasoning steps", + status_code=status.HTTP_200_OK, + responses={ + status.HTTP_200_OK: { + "description": "Successful streaming response with reasoning steps", + "content": {"text/event-stream": {}}, + }, + status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR: {"description": "Internal server error during streaming"}, + }, +) +async def test_time_inference(request: TestTimeInferenceRequest): + """ + Test time inference endpoint that provides step-by-step reasoning. + + This endpoint streams the thinking process and reasoning steps during inference, + allowing visibility into how the model arrives at its conclusions. Each step of + the reasoning process is streamed as it becomes available. + + ## Request Parameters: + - **messages** (List[dict]): List of message objects with 'role' and 'content' keys. Required. + - **model** (str, optional): Optional model identifier to use for inference. + - **uids** (List[int], optional): Optional list of specific miner UIDs to query. + + ## Response: + The response is streamed as server-sent events (SSE) with each step of reasoning. + Each event contains: + - A step title/heading + - The content of the reasoning step + - Timing information (debug only) + + Example request: + ```json + { + "messages": [ + {"role": "user", "content": "Solve the equation: 3x + 5 = 14"} + ], + "model": "gpt-4" + } + ``` + """ -@router.post("/test_time_inference") -async def test_time_inference(messages: list[dict], model: str = None, target_uids: list[str] = None): - async def create_response_stream(messages): - async for steps, total_thinking_time in generate_response(messages, model=model, target_uids=target_uids): + async def create_response_stream(request): + async for steps, total_thinking_time in generate_response( + request.messages, model=request.model, uids=request.uids + ): if total_thinking_time is not None: logger.debug(f"**Total thinking time: {total_thinking_time:.2f} seconds**") yield steps, total_thinking_time @@ -148,12 +279,12 @@ async def create_response_stream(messages): async def stream_steps(): try: i = 0 - async for steps, thinking_time in create_response_stream(messages): + async for steps, thinking_time in create_response_stream(request): i += 1 yield "data: " + ChatCompletionChunk( id=str(uuid.uuid4()), created=int(time.time()), - model=model or "None", + model=request.model or "None", object="chat.completion.chunk", choices=[ Choice(index=i, delta=ChoiceDelta(content=f"## {steps[-1][0]}\n\n{steps[-1][1]}" + "\n\n")) diff --git a/validator_api/mixture_of_miners.py b/validator_api/mixture_of_miners.py index b5742e185..e26c018d3 100644 --- a/validator_api/mixture_of_miners.py +++ b/validator_api/mixture_of_miners.py @@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ from fastapi.responses import StreamingResponse from loguru import logger +from shared.settings import shared_settings from shared.uids import get_uids from validator_api.chat_completion import chat_completion, get_response_from_miner @@ -45,6 +46,7 @@ async def mixture_of_miners(body: dict[str, any], uids: list[int]) -> tuple | St if len(uids) == 0: raise HTTPException(status_code=503, detail="No available miners found") + body["sampling_parameters"] = body.get("sampling_parameters", shared_settings.SAMPLING_PARAMS) # Concurrently collect responses from all miners. timeout_seconds = max( 30, max(0, math.floor(math.log2(body["sampling_parameters"].get("max_new_tokens", 256) / 256))) * 10 + 30 diff --git a/validator_api/scoring_queue.py b/validator_api/scoring_queue.py index 0ee876d6d..220ae92fb 100644 --- a/validator_api/scoring_queue.py +++ b/validator_api/scoring_queue.py @@ -58,6 +58,11 @@ async def run_step(self): except Exception as e: logger.exception(f"Could not find available validator scoring endpoint: {e}") try: + if hasattr(payload, "to_dict"): + payload = payload.to_dict() + elif isinstance(payload, BaseModel): + payload = payload.model_dump() + timeout = httpx.Timeout(timeout=120.0, connect=60.0, read=30.0, write=30.0, pool=5.0) # Add required headers for signature verification @@ -94,7 +99,7 @@ async def append_response( # logger.debug(f"Skipping forwarding for non-inference/web retrieval task: {body.get('task')}") return - uids = [int(u) for u in uids] + uids = list(map(int, uids)) chunk_dict = {str(u): c for u, c in zip(uids, chunks)} if timings: timing_dict = {str(u): t for u, t in zip(uids, timings)} diff --git a/validator_api/serializers.py b/validator_api/serializers.py new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d0355ea76 --- /dev/null +++ b/validator_api/serializers.py @@ -0,0 +1,112 @@ +from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional + +from pydantic import BaseModel, Field + + +class CompletionsRequest(BaseModel): + """Request model for the /v1/chat/completions endpoint.""" + + uids: Optional[List[int]] = Field( + default=None, + description="List of specific miner UIDs to query. If not provided, miners will be selected automatically.", + example=[1, 2, 3], + ) + messages: List[Dict[str, str]] = Field( + ..., + description="List of message objects with 'role' and 'content' keys. Roles can be 'system', 'user', or 'assistant'.", + example=[{"role": "user", "content": "Tell me about neural networks"}], + ) + seed: Optional[int] = Field( + default=None, + description="Random seed for reproducible results. If not provided, a random seed will be generated.", + example=42, + ) + task: Optional[str] = Field( + default=None, description="Task identifier to choose the inference type.", example="InferenceTask" + ) + model: Optional[str] = Field( + default=None, + description="Model identifier to filter available miners.", + example="hugging-quants/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct-AWQ-INT4", + ) + test_time_inference: bool = Field( + default=False, description="Enable step-by-step reasoning mode that shows the model's thinking process." + ) + mixture: bool = Field( + default=False, description="Enable mixture of miners mode that combines responses from multiple miners." + ) + sampling_parameters: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = Field( + default=None, + description="Parameters to control text generation, such as temperature, top_p, etc.", + example={ + "temperature": 0.7, + "top_p": 0.95, + "top_k": 50, + "max_new_tokens": 512, + "do_sample": True, + }, + ) + + +class WebRetrievalRequest(BaseModel): + """Request model for the /web_retrieval endpoint.""" + + uids: Optional[List[int]] = Field( + default=None, + description="List of specific miner UIDs to query. If not provided, miners will be selected automatically.", + example=[1, 2, 3], + ) + search_query: str = Field( + ..., description="The query to search for on the web.", example="latest advancements in quantum computing" + ) + n_miners: int = Field(default=3, description="Number of miners to query for results.", example=15, ge=1) + n_results: int = Field( + default=1, description="Maximum number of results to return in the response.", example=5, ge=1 + ) + max_response_time: int = Field( + default=10, description="Maximum time to wait for responses in seconds.", example=15, ge=1 + ) + + +class WebSearchResult(BaseModel): + """Model for a single web search result.""" + + url: str = Field(..., description="The URL of the web page.", example="https://example.com/article") + content: Optional[str] = Field( + default=None, + description="The relevant content extracted from the page.", + example="Quantum computing has seen significant advancements in the past year...", + ) + relevant: Optional[str] = Field( + default=None, + description="Information about why this result is relevant to the query.", + example="This article discusses the latest breakthroughs in quantum computing research.", + ) + + +class WebRetrievalResponse(BaseModel): + """Response model for the /web_retrieval endpoint.""" + + results: List[WebSearchResult] = Field(..., description="List of unique web search results.") + + def to_dict(self): + return self.model_dump().update({"results": [r.model_dump() for r in self.results]}) + + +class TestTimeInferenceRequest(BaseModel): + """Request model for the /test_time_inference endpoint.""" + + uids: Optional[List[int]] = Field( + default=None, + description="List of specific miner UIDs to query. If not provided, miners will be selected automatically.", + example=[1, 2, 3], + ) + messages: List[Dict[str, str]] = Field( + ..., + description="List of message objects with 'role' and 'content' keys. Roles can be 'system', 'user', or 'assistant'.", + example=[{"role": "user", "content": "Solve the equation: 3x + 5 = 14"}], + ) + model: Optional[str] = Field(default=None, description="Model identifier to use for inference.", example="gpt-4") + + def to_dict(self): + return self.model_dump().update({"messages": [m.model_dump() for m in self.messages]}) diff --git a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py index 0f9a1f654..d2707f1b9 100644 --- a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py +++ b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py @@ -73,11 +73,12 @@ def parse_multiple_json(api_response): f"Invalid JSON object found in the response - field missing. The miner response was: {api_response}" ) return None + return parsed_objects async def make_api_call( - messages, model=None, is_final_answer: bool = False, use_miners: bool = True, target_uids: list[str] = None + messages, model=None, is_final_answer: bool = False, use_miners: bool = True, uids: list[int] | None = None ): async def single_attempt(): try: @@ -96,7 +97,7 @@ async def single_attempt(): "seed": random.randint(0, 1000000), }, num_miners=3, - uids=target_uids, + uids=uids, ) response_str = response.choices[0].message.content else: @@ -162,7 +163,7 @@ async def single_attempt(): async def generate_response( - original_messages: list[dict[str, str]], model: str = None, target_uids: list[str] = None, use_miners: bool = True + original_messages: list[dict[str, str]], model: str = None, uids: list[int] | None = None, use_miners: bool = True ): messages = [ { @@ -251,7 +252,7 @@ async def generate_response( for _ in range(MAX_THINKING_STEPS): with Timer() as timer: - step_data = await make_api_call(messages, model=model, use_miners=use_miners, target_uids=target_uids) + step_data = await make_api_call(messages, model=model, use_miners=use_miners, uids=uids) thinking_time = timer.final_time total_thinking_time += thinking_time @@ -287,9 +288,7 @@ async def generate_response( ) start_time = time.time() - final_data = await make_api_call( - messages, model=model, is_final_answer=True, use_miners=use_miners, target_uids=target_uids - ) + final_data = await make_api_call(messages, model=model, is_final_answer=True, use_miners=use_miners, uids=uids) end_time = time.time() thinking_time = end_time - start_time From dad7cb941deac1108db045854ffdf8130653f77e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rich <34130474+richwardle@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:36:59 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 37/64] Add Past Websites Files (#630) --- prompting/Past Websites.csv | 10959 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10959 insertions(+) create mode 100644 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Remove TTI Endpoint, Add Json Flag --- shared/prompts/__init__.py | 18 +++++ shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py | 106 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py | 30 +++----- validator_api/serializers.py | 2 + validator_api/test_time_inference.py | 87 +-------------------- 5 files changed, 142 insertions(+), 101 deletions(-) create mode 100644 shared/prompts/__init__.py create mode 100644 shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py diff --git a/shared/prompts/__init__.py b/shared/prompts/__init__.py new file mode 100644 index 000000000..225d3ff86 --- /dev/null +++ b/shared/prompts/__init__.py @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +from .test_time_inference import RESPONSE_FORMATS as INFERENCE_RESPONSE_FORMATS + +ALL_PROMPTS = { + "test_time_inference": INFERENCE_RESPONSE_FORMATS, +} + + +def get_prompt(inference_type: str, format_type: str) -> dict | str: + """ + Retrieves the content from RESPONSE_FORMAT based on the desired + inference type and format type. + """ + inference_response_format = ALL_PROMPTS[inference_type] + + if format_type not in inference_response_format: + raise ValueError(f"Format type {format_type} not found in inference type {inference_type}") + + return inference_response_format[format_type] diff --git a/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py b/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py new file mode 100644 index 000000000..01264cfe5 --- /dev/null +++ b/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py @@ -0,0 +1,106 @@ +import textwrap + +INTRO_PROMPT = textwrap.dedent( + """\ + You are a world-class expert in analytical reasoning and problem-solving. Your task is to break down complex problems through rigorous step-by-step analysis, carefully examining each aspect before moving forward. For each reasoning step: + + OUTPUT FORMAT: + Return a JSON object with these required fields: + { + "title": "Brief, descriptive title of current reasoning phase", + "content": "Detailed explanation of your analysis", + "next_action": "continue" or "final_answer" + } + + REASONING PROCESS: + 1. Initial Analysis + - Break down the problem into core components + - Identify key constraints and requirements + - List relevant domain knowledge and principles + + 2. Multiple Perspectives + - Examine the problem from at least 3 different angles + - Consider both conventional and unconventional approaches + - Identify potential biases in initial assumptions + + 3. Exploration & Validation + - Test preliminary conclusions against edge cases + - Apply domain-specific best practices + - Quantify confidence levels when possible (e.g., 90% certain) + - Document key uncertainties or limitations + + 4. Critical Review + - Actively seek counterarguments to your reasoning + - Identify potential failure modes + - Consider alternative interpretations of the data/requirements + - Validate assumptions against provided context + + 5. Synthesis & Refinement + - Combine insights from multiple approaches + - Strengthen weak points in the reasoning chain + - Address identified edge cases and limitations + - Build towards a comprehensive solution + + REQUIREMENTS: + - Each step must focus on ONE specific aspect of reasoning + - Explicitly state confidence levels and uncertainty + - When evaluating options, use concrete criteria + - Include specific examples or scenarios when relevant + - Acknowledge limitations in your knowledge or capabilities + - Maintain logical consistency across steps + - Build on previous steps while avoiding redundancy + + CRITICAL THINKING CHECKLIST: + ✓ Have I considered non-obvious interpretations? + ✓ Are my assumptions clearly stated and justified? + ✓ Have I identified potential failure modes? + ✓ Is my confidence level appropriate given the evidence? + ✓ Have I adequately addressed counterarguments? + + Remember: Quality of reasoning is more important than speed. Take the necessary steps to build a solid analytical foundation before moving to conclusions. + + Example: + + User Query: How many piano tuners are in New York City? + + {Expected Answer: + { + "title": "Estimating the Number of Piano Tuners in New York City", + "content": "To estimate the number of piano tuners in NYC, we need to break down the problem into core components. Key factors include the total population of NYC, the number of households with pianos, the average number of pianos per household, and the frequency of piano tuning. We should also consider the number of professional piano tuners and their workload.", + "next_action": "continue" + }} +""" +).strip() + + +SYSTEM_ACCEPTANCE_PROMPT = textwrap.dedent( + """\ + I understand. I will now analyze the problem systematically, following the structured reasoning process while maintaining high standards of analytical rigor and self-criticism. +""" +).strip() + + +FINAL_ANSWER_PROMPT = textwrap.dedent( + """\ + Based on your thorough analysis, please provide your final answer. Your response should: + + 1. Clearly state your conclusion + 2. Summarize the key supporting evidence + 3. Acknowledge any remaining uncertainties + 4. Include relevant caveats or limitations + 5. Synthesis & Refinement + + Ensure your response uses the correct json format as follows: + {{ + "title": "Final Answer", + "content": "Conclusion and detailed explanation of your answer", + }} +""" +).strip() + + +RESPONSE_FORMATS = { + "intro_prompt": INTRO_PROMPT, + "system_acceptance_prompt": SYSTEM_ACCEPTANCE_PROMPT, + "final_answer_prompt": FINAL_ANSWER_PROMPT, +} diff --git a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py index 67f9c1b83..1b3445312 100644 --- a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py +++ b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py @@ -100,7 +100,13 @@ async def completions(request: CompletionsRequest, api_key: str = Depends(valida # Choose between regular inference, test time inference, and mixture of miners. if body.get("test_time_inference", False): - return await test_time_inference(request) + test_time_request = TestTimeInferenceRequest( + messages=request.messages, + model=request.model, + uids=uids if uids else None, + json_format=request.json_format, + ) + return await test_time_inference(test_time_request) elif body.get("mixture", False): return await mixture_of_miners(body, uids=uids) else: @@ -222,20 +228,6 @@ async def web_retrieval( return WebRetrievalResponse(results=unique_results) -@router.post( - "/test_time_inference", - summary="Test time inference endpoint", - description="Provides step-by-step reasoning and thinking process during inference.", - response_description="Streaming response with reasoning steps", - status_code=status.HTTP_200_OK, - responses={ - status.HTTP_200_OK: { - "description": "Successful streaming response with reasoning steps", - "content": {"text/event-stream": {}}, - }, - status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR: {"description": "Internal server error during streaming"}, - }, -) async def test_time_inference(request: TestTimeInferenceRequest): """ Test time inference endpoint that provides step-by-step reasoning. @@ -281,14 +273,16 @@ async def stream_steps(): i = 0 async for steps, thinking_time in create_response_stream(request): i += 1 + if request.json_format: + choice = Choice(index=i, delta=ChoiceDelta(content=json.dumps(steps[-1]))) + else: + choice = Choice(index=i, delta=ChoiceDelta(content=f"## {steps[-1][0]}\n\n{steps[-1][1]}" + "\n\n")) yield "data: " + ChatCompletionChunk( id=str(uuid.uuid4()), created=int(time.time()), model=request.model or "None", object="chat.completion.chunk", - choices=[ - Choice(index=i, delta=ChoiceDelta(content=f"## {steps[-1][0]}\n\n{steps[-1][1]}" + "\n\n")) - ], + choices=[choice], ).model_dump_json() + "\n\n" except Exception as e: logger.exception(f"Error during streaming: {e}") diff --git a/validator_api/serializers.py b/validator_api/serializers.py index d0355ea76..13e29f5af 100644 --- a/validator_api/serializers.py +++ b/validator_api/serializers.py @@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ class CompletionsRequest(BaseModel): "do_sample": True, }, ) + json_format: bool = Field(default=False, description="Enable JSON format for the response.", example=True) class WebRetrievalRequest(BaseModel): @@ -107,6 +108,7 @@ class TestTimeInferenceRequest(BaseModel): example=[{"role": "user", "content": "Solve the equation: 3x + 5 = 14"}], ) model: Optional[str] = Field(default=None, description="Model identifier to use for inference.", example="gpt-4") + json_format: bool = Field(default=False, description="Enable JSON format for the response.", example=True) def to_dict(self): return self.model_dump().update({"messages": [m.model_dump() for m in self.messages]}) diff --git a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py index d2707f1b9..89222a6bf 100644 --- a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py +++ b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py @@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ from prompting.llms.apis.llm_messages import LLMMessage, LLMMessages from prompting.llms.apis.llm_wrapper import LLMWrapper +from shared.prompts import get_prompt from shared.timer import Timer from validator_api.chat_completion import chat_completion @@ -168,81 +169,14 @@ async def generate_response( messages = [ { "role": "system", - "content": """You are a world-class expert in analytical reasoning and problem-solving. Your task is to break down complex problems through rigorous step-by-step analysis, carefully examining each aspect before moving forward. For each reasoning step: - -OUTPUT FORMAT: -Return a JSON object with these required fields: -{ - "title": "Brief, descriptive title of current reasoning phase", - "content": "Detailed explanation of your analysis", - "next_action": "continue" or "final_answer" -} - -REASONING PROCESS: -1. Initial Analysis - - Break down the problem into core components - - Identify key constraints and requirements - - List relevant domain knowledge and principles - -2. Multiple Perspectives - - Examine the problem from at least 3 different angles - - Consider both conventional and unconventional approaches - - Identify potential biases in initial assumptions - -3. Exploration & Validation - - Test preliminary conclusions against edge cases - - Apply domain-specific best practices - - Quantify confidence levels when possible (e.g., 90% certain) - - Document key uncertainties or limitations - -4. Critical Review - - Actively seek counterarguments to your reasoning - - Identify potential failure modes - - Consider alternative interpretations of the data/requirements - - Validate assumptions against provided context - -5. Synthesis & Refinement - - Combine insights from multiple approaches - - Strengthen weak points in the reasoning chain - - Address identified edge cases and limitations - - Build towards a comprehensive solution - -REQUIREMENTS: -- Each step must focus on ONE specific aspect of reasoning -- Explicitly state confidence levels and uncertainty -- When evaluating options, use concrete criteria -- Include specific examples or scenarios when relevant -- Acknowledge limitations in your knowledge or capabilities -- Maintain logical consistency across steps -- Build on previous steps while avoiding redundancy - -CRITICAL THINKING CHECKLIST: -✓ Have I considered non-obvious interpretations? -✓ Are my assumptions clearly stated and justified? -✓ Have I identified potential failure modes? -✓ Is my confidence level appropriate given the evidence? -✓ Have I adequately addressed counterarguments? - -Remember: Quality of reasoning is more important than speed. Take the necessary steps to build a solid analytical foundation before moving to conclusions. - -Example: - -User Query: How many piano tuners are in New York City? - -Expected Answer: -{ - "title": "Estimating the Number of Piano Tuners in New York City", - "content": "To estimate the number of piano tuners in NYC, we need to break down the problem into core components. Key factors include the total population of NYC, the number of households with pianos, the average number of pianos per household, and the frequency of piano tuning. We should also consider the number of professional piano tuners and their workload.", - "next_action": "continue" -} -""", + "content": get_prompt("test_time_inference", "intro_prompt"), } ] messages += original_messages messages += [ { "role": "assistant", - "content": "I understand. I will now analyze the problem systematically, following the structured reasoning process while maintaining high standards of analytical rigor and self-criticism.", + "content": get_prompt("test_time_inference", "system_acceptance_prompt"), } ] @@ -257,7 +191,6 @@ async def generate_response( total_thinking_time += thinking_time steps.append((f"Step {step_count}: {step_data['title']}", step_data["content"], thinking_time)) - messages.append({"role": "assistant", "content": json.dumps(step_data)}) if step_data["next_action"] == "final_answer" or not step_data.get("next_action"): @@ -266,19 +199,7 @@ async def generate_response( step_count += 1 yield steps, None - final_answer_prompt = """Based on your thorough analysis, please provide your final answer. Your response should: - - 1. Clearly state your conclusion - 2. Summarize the key supporting evidence - 3. Acknowledge any remaining uncertainties - 4. Include relevant caveats or limitations - 5. Synthesis & Refinement - - Ensure your response uses the correct json format as follows: - { - "title": "Final Answer", - "content": "Conclusion and detailed explanation of your answer", - }""" + final_answer_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "final_answer_prompt") messages.append( { From 97096e76b31d9b1265e3aa5533e48c2e6c8a944c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:23:15 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 39/64] Add Await To Inference Reward Model --- prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py b/prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py index 7dcb87f75..fa4df4804 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py @@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ async def reward( ) -> BatchRewardOutput: """Gives an exact reward of 1 if the response matches the reference, 0 otherwise""" if model_id: - return ExactMatchRewardModel().reward(reference, response_event) - return RelevanceRewardModel().reward(reference, response_event) + return await ExactMatchRewardModel().reward(reference, response_event) + return await RelevanceRewardModel().reward(reference, response_event) From 6ae46ceb5175ce53fabf34debdf30c678bca9954 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:17:50 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 40/64] Precommit Changes --- neurons/validator.py | 2 +- shared/logging.py | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/neurons/validator.py b/neurons/validator.py index 174a17dbe..6bbb42357 100644 --- a/neurons/validator.py +++ b/neurons/validator.py @@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ import netaddr import requests import torch -import wandb from bittensor.core.extrinsics.serving import serve_extrinsic +import wandb from prompting.rewards.scoring import task_scorer # ruff: noqa: E402 diff --git a/shared/logging.py b/shared/logging.py index 8787d8526..f0c0477fc 100644 --- a/shared/logging.py +++ b/shared/logging.py @@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ from typing import Any, Literal import numpy as np -import wandb from loguru import logger from pydantic import BaseModel, ConfigDict from wandb.wandb_run import Run import prompting +import wandb from prompting.rewards.reward import WeightedRewardEvent from prompting.tasks.task_registry import TaskRegistry from shared import settings From 15c951d2c7c34de2a9c29017dfef75f5fb4c1fb2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 09:39:16 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 41/64] Precommit Fix --- neurons/validator.py | 2 +- shared/logging.py | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/neurons/validator.py b/neurons/validator.py index 6bbb42357..174a17dbe 100644 --- a/neurons/validator.py +++ b/neurons/validator.py @@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ import netaddr import requests import torch +import wandb from bittensor.core.extrinsics.serving import serve_extrinsic -import wandb from prompting.rewards.scoring import task_scorer # ruff: noqa: E402 diff --git a/shared/logging.py b/shared/logging.py index f0c0477fc..8787d8526 100644 --- a/shared/logging.py +++ b/shared/logging.py @@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ from typing import Any, Literal import numpy as np +import wandb from loguru import logger from pydantic import BaseModel, ConfigDict from wandb.wandb_run import Run import prompting -import wandb from prompting.rewards.reward import WeightedRewardEvent from prompting.tasks.task_registry import TaskRegistry from shared import settings From cb29ad8dd062d5307bc0924ddf02f94ca7a2e73e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 10:49:58 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 42/64] Improving TTI Final Prompt, Add Unittests for Prompts --- shared/prompts/__init__.py | 23 +++++++++ shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py | 21 ++++---- test.md | 0 tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py | 63 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 4 files changed, 98 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 test.md create mode 100644 tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py diff --git a/shared/prompts/__init__.py b/shared/prompts/__init__.py index 225d3ff86..14f9ad444 100644 --- a/shared/prompts/__init__.py +++ b/shared/prompts/__init__.py @@ -9,7 +9,30 @@ def get_prompt(inference_type: str, format_type: str) -> dict | str: """ Retrieves the content from RESPONSE_FORMAT based on the desired inference type and format type. + + Args: + inference_type (str): The type of inference to get prompts for + format_type (str): The specific format type to retrieve + + Returns: + dict | str: The prompt content + + Raises: + TypeError: If inference_type or format_type are not strings + ValueError: If inference_type or format_type are empty strings + KeyError: If inference_type is not found in ALL_PROMPTS + ValueError: If format_type is not found in the inference type's formats """ + # Input validation + if not isinstance(inference_type, str) or not isinstance(format_type, str): + raise TypeError("Both inference_type and format_type must be strings") + + if not inference_type or not format_type: + raise ValueError("Both inference_type and format_type must be non-empty strings") + + if inference_type not in ALL_PROMPTS: + raise KeyError(f"Inference type {inference_type} not found in available prompts") + inference_response_format = ALL_PROMPTS[inference_type] if format_type not in inference_response_format: diff --git a/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py b/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py index 01264cfe5..57b799c52 100644 --- a/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py +++ b/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py @@ -82,20 +82,23 @@ FINAL_ANSWER_PROMPT = textwrap.dedent( """\ - Based on your thorough analysis, please provide your final answer. Your response should: + Review your previous reasoning steps and synthesize them into a final answer. + Your response should: - 1. Clearly state your conclusion - 2. Summarize the key supporting evidence - 3. Acknowledge any remaining uncertainties - 4. Include relevant caveats or limitations - 5. Synthesis & Refinement + 1. Clearly state your final conclusion. + 2. Summarize the key reasoning and evidence from previous steps. + 3. Address any remaining uncertainties or alternative perspectives. + 4. Note any relevant caveats or limitations to your conclusion. + + Ensure the response is concise, well-structured, and avoids unnecessary repetition. + Do not include explicit confidence levels or probabilities. - Ensure your response uses the correct json format as follows: + Format your response as valid JSON: {{ "title": "Final Answer", - "content": "Conclusion and detailed explanation of your answer", + "content": "Your synthesized conclusion and explanation here." }} -""" + """ ).strip() diff --git a/test.md b/test.md deleted file mode 100644 index e69de29bb..000000000 diff --git a/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py b/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py new file mode 100644 index 000000000..75e2d6c33 --- /dev/null +++ b/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py @@ -0,0 +1,63 @@ +import pytest +from shared.prompts import get_prompt + +def test_get_prompt_valid_formats(): + """Test that get_prompt returns the correct prompts for valid format types.""" + # Test intro prompt + intro_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "intro_prompt") + assert isinstance(intro_prompt, str) + assert "You are a world-class expert in analytical reasoning" in intro_prompt + + # Test system acceptance prompt + system_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "system_acceptance_prompt") + assert isinstance(system_prompt, str) + assert "I understand. I will now analyze the problem systematically" in system_prompt + + # Test final answer prompt + final_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "final_answer_prompt") + assert isinstance(final_prompt, str) + assert "Review your previous reasoning steps" in final_prompt + +def test_get_prompt_invalid_format(): + """Test that get_prompt raises ValueError for invalid format types.""" + with pytest.raises(ValueError) as exc_info: + get_prompt("test_time_inference", "invalid_format") + assert "Format type invalid_format not found in inference type test_time_inference" in str(exc_info.value) + +def test_get_prompt_invalid_inference_type(): + """Test that get_prompt raises KeyError for invalid inference types.""" + with pytest.raises(KeyError): + get_prompt("invalid_inference_type", "intro_prompt") + +def test_get_prompt_empty_strings(): + """Test that get_prompt handles empty strings appropriately.""" + with pytest.raises(ValueError): + get_prompt("", "intro_prompt") + with pytest.raises(ValueError): + get_prompt("test_time_inference", "") + +def test_get_prompt_type_validation(): + """Test that get_prompt validates input types correctly.""" + with pytest.raises(TypeError): + get_prompt(None, "intro_prompt") + with pytest.raises(TypeError): + get_prompt("test_time_inference", None) + with pytest.raises(TypeError): + get_prompt(123, "intro_prompt") + with pytest.raises(TypeError): + get_prompt("test_time_inference", 123) + +def test_get_prompt_content_validation(): + """Test that returned prompts contain expected content structure.""" + intro_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "intro_prompt") + assert "OUTPUT FORMAT:" in intro_prompt + assert "REASONING PROCESS:" in intro_prompt + assert "REQUIREMENTS:" in intro_prompt + assert "CRITICAL THINKING CHECKLIST:" in intro_prompt + +def test_get_prompt_response_format(): + """Test that the response format contains all required fields.""" + final_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "final_answer_prompt") + assert "Format your response as valid JSON" in final_prompt + assert '"title":' in final_prompt + assert '"content":' in final_prompt \ No newline at end of file From 4039cf2cf9233766fc29b6300faabf94c1410b74 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 12:14:58 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 43/64] Remove Comments --- neurons/validator.py | 8 -------- prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py | 6 +----- shared/epistula.py | 7 ------- shared/logging.py | 1 - 4 files changed, 1 insertion(+), 21 deletions(-) diff --git a/neurons/validator.py b/neurons/validator.py index c4f4845a2..a0e531e72 100644 --- a/neurons/validator.py +++ b/neurons/validator.py @@ -28,14 +28,6 @@ NEURON_SAMPLE_SIZE = 100 # TODO: Should add this to constants.py -# def cleanup(): -# logger.info("Shutting down wandb before exit.") -# wandb.teardown() - - -# atexit.register(cleanup) - - def create_loop_process(task_queue, scoring_queue, reward_events): settings.shared_settings = settings.SharedSettings.load(mode="validator") if settings.shared_settings.WANDB_ON: diff --git a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py index dc4fd53be..c5eecf607 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py @@ -128,14 +128,10 @@ def score_website_result( if domain in TOP_DOMAINS: # if the domain is in the top 100k, we allow 10 occurrences in the last 200 URLs before penalising discount_factor *= 1.0 / (max(1, domain_count - 10)) - # logger.debug(f"Domain {domain} is in top 100k domains, not applying penalty") else: # Count how many times this domain has been used by this miner discount_factor *= 1.0 / max(1, domain_count) - # if domain in past_websites[uid]: - # logger.debug( - # f"Already used domain {domain} for this UID, applying ( discount ) factor {discount_factor}" - # ) + _append_to_past_websites(uid, domain) # Content scraped from the URL provided in the completion. diff --git a/shared/epistula.py b/shared/epistula.py index 937682eca..58e0c814a 100644 --- a/shared/epistula.py +++ b/shared/epistula.py @@ -128,13 +128,6 @@ async def query_miners( ) responses = await asyncio.gather(*tasks, return_exceptions=True) - # Show exceptions from responses - # exceptions = [resp for resp in responses if isinstance(resp, Exception)] - # if exceptions: - # for exc in exceptions: - # logger.debug(f"Error in make_openai_query: {exc}") - - # 'responses' is a list of SynapseStreamResult objects results = [] for response, uid in zip(responses, uids): if isinstance(response, Exception): diff --git a/shared/logging.py b/shared/logging.py index 5c0599ce0..b03aa0808 100644 --- a/shared/logging.py +++ b/shared/logging.py @@ -117,7 +117,6 @@ def init_wandb(reinit=False, neuron: Literal["validator", "miner", "api"] = "val project=settings.shared_settings.WANDB_PROJECT_NAME, entity=settings.shared_settings.WANDB_ENTITY, mode="offline" if settings.shared_settings.WANDB_OFFLINE else "online", - # dir=settings.shared_settings.SAVE_PATH, tags=tags, notes=settings.shared_settings.WANDB_NOTES, config=wandb_config, From 2f96a50bf94a58ef2fb851ebec77e5564d4df08b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 13:19:35 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 44/64] Await Reward Models --- prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py b/prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py index 7dcb87f75..fa4df4804 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/inference_reward_model.py @@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ async def reward( ) -> BatchRewardOutput: """Gives an exact reward of 1 if the response matches the reference, 0 otherwise""" if model_id: - return ExactMatchRewardModel().reward(reference, response_event) - return RelevanceRewardModel().reward(reference, response_event) + return await ExactMatchRewardModel().reward(reference, response_event) + return await RelevanceRewardModel().reward(reference, response_event) From a6132c0103b2f14a56ce9bbc293ffe4c77b93810 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 13:20:17 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 45/64] Add Next Action For Final Prompt --- shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py b/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py index 57b799c52..9d8b3c3be 100644 --- a/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py +++ b/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py @@ -96,7 +96,8 @@ Format your response as valid JSON: {{ "title": "Final Answer", - "content": "Your synthesized conclusion and explanation here." + "content": "Your synthesized conclusion and explanation here.", + "next_action": "final_answer" }} """ ).strip() From fc470bfd917ddf209b7b1e63932a1ddf1e2966db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 13:21:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 46/64] Add Detailed Log For Scoring Response Failed --- validator_api/scoring_queue.py | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/validator_api/scoring_queue.py b/validator_api/scoring_queue.py index 220ae92fb..92ad5b704 100644 --- a/validator_api/scoring_queue.py +++ b/validator_api/scoring_queue.py @@ -80,6 +80,8 @@ async def run_step(self): # Raise an exception so that the retry logic in the except block handles it. raise Exception(f"Non-200 response: {response.status_code} for uids {uids}") logger.debug(f"Forwarding response completed with status {response.status_code}") + except httpx.ConnectError as e: + logger.warning(f"Couldn't connect to validator {url} for Scoring {uids}. Exception: {e}") except Exception as e: if scoring_payload.retries < self.max_scoring_retries: scoring_payload.retries += 1 From 5948dbb908a4a44f1abe84e0d0666205c82bc8f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 14:00:27 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 47/64] Precommit Fixes --- shared/prompts/__init__.py | 2 +- shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py | 4 ++-- tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py | 14 +++++++++++--- 3 files changed, 14 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/shared/prompts/__init__.py b/shared/prompts/__init__.py index 14f9ad444..17422bac6 100644 --- a/shared/prompts/__init__.py +++ b/shared/prompts/__init__.py @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ def get_prompt(inference_type: str, format_type: str) -> dict | str: # Input validation if not isinstance(inference_type, str) or not isinstance(format_type, str): raise TypeError("Both inference_type and format_type must be strings") - + if not inference_type or not format_type: raise ValueError("Both inference_type and format_type must be non-empty strings") diff --git a/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py b/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py index 9d8b3c3be..5774b2aa2 100644 --- a/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py +++ b/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ FINAL_ANSWER_PROMPT = textwrap.dedent( """\ - Review your previous reasoning steps and synthesize them into a final answer. + Review your previous reasoning steps and synthesize them into a final answer. Your response should: 1. Clearly state your final conclusion. @@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ 3. Address any remaining uncertainties or alternative perspectives. 4. Note any relevant caveats or limitations to your conclusion. - Ensure the response is concise, well-structured, and avoids unnecessary repetition. + Ensure the response is concise, well-structured, and avoids unnecessary repetition. Do not include explicit confidence levels or probabilities. Format your response as valid JSON: diff --git a/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py b/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py index 75e2d6c33..a087fab46 100644 --- a/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py +++ b/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py @@ -1,15 +1,17 @@ import pytest + from shared.prompts import get_prompt + def test_get_prompt_valid_formats(): """Test that get_prompt returns the correct prompts for valid format types.""" # Test intro prompt intro_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "intro_prompt") assert isinstance(intro_prompt, str) assert "You are a world-class expert in analytical reasoning" in intro_prompt - + # Test system acceptance prompt - system_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "system_acceptance_prompt") + system_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "system_acceptance_prompt") assert isinstance(system_prompt, str) assert "I understand. I will now analyze the problem systematically" in system_prompt @@ -18,17 +20,20 @@ def test_get_prompt_valid_formats(): assert isinstance(final_prompt, str) assert "Review your previous reasoning steps" in final_prompt + def test_get_prompt_invalid_format(): """Test that get_prompt raises ValueError for invalid format types.""" with pytest.raises(ValueError) as exc_info: get_prompt("test_time_inference", "invalid_format") assert "Format type invalid_format not found in inference type test_time_inference" in str(exc_info.value) + def test_get_prompt_invalid_inference_type(): """Test that get_prompt raises KeyError for invalid inference types.""" with pytest.raises(KeyError): get_prompt("invalid_inference_type", "intro_prompt") + def test_get_prompt_empty_strings(): """Test that get_prompt handles empty strings appropriately.""" with pytest.raises(ValueError): @@ -36,6 +41,7 @@ def test_get_prompt_empty_strings(): with pytest.raises(ValueError): get_prompt("test_time_inference", "") + def test_get_prompt_type_validation(): """Test that get_prompt validates input types correctly.""" with pytest.raises(TypeError): @@ -47,6 +53,7 @@ def test_get_prompt_type_validation(): with pytest.raises(TypeError): get_prompt("test_time_inference", 123) + def test_get_prompt_content_validation(): """Test that returned prompts contain expected content structure.""" intro_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "intro_prompt") @@ -55,9 +62,10 @@ def test_get_prompt_content_validation(): assert "REQUIREMENTS:" in intro_prompt assert "CRITICAL THINKING CHECKLIST:" in intro_prompt + def test_get_prompt_response_format(): """Test that the response format contains all required fields.""" final_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "final_answer_prompt") assert "Format your response as valid JSON" in final_prompt assert '"title":' in final_prompt - assert '"content":' in final_prompt \ No newline at end of file + assert '"content":' in final_prompt From f801392d5b5171fa1555fb0418ba59dcc058a39b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 14:07:49 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 48/64] Readd exiting with system exit code 1 --- neurons/validator.py | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/neurons/validator.py b/neurons/validator.py index a0e531e72..771ad8c24 100644 --- a/neurons/validator.py +++ b/neurons/validator.py @@ -1,5 +1,6 @@ import asyncio import multiprocessing as mp +import sys import loguru import netaddr @@ -173,6 +174,7 @@ async def main(): if process.is_alive(): process.terminate() process.join() + sys.exit(1) # The main function parses the configuration and runs the validator. 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# Load top domains - top_domains_df = pd.read_csv(TOP_DOMAINS_FILE) - TOP_DOMAINS = set(top_domains_df["Domain"].str.lower().values) + # Check and load top domains if file exists and is not empty + if os.path.exists(TOP_DOMAINS_FILE) and os.path.getsize(TOP_DOMAINS_FILE) > 0: + top_domains_df = pd.read_csv(TOP_DOMAINS_FILE) + TOP_DOMAINS = set(top_domains_df["Domain"].str.lower().values) + else: + logger.warning(f"Top domains file {TOP_DOMAINS_FILE} is empty or does not exist. Setting TOP_DOMAINS to an empty set.") + TOP_DOMAINS = set() # Load past websites if os.path.exists(PAST_WEBSITES_FILE): diff --git a/prompting/tasks/inference.py b/prompting/tasks/inference.py index 49a984541..1170ef2a3 100644 --- a/prompting/tasks/inference.py +++ b/prompting/tasks/inference.py @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ class InferenceTask(BaseTextTask): reference: str | None = None system_prompt: str | None = None llm_model: ModelConfig | None = None - llm_model_id: ModelConfig | None = random.choice(ModelZoo.models_configs).llm_model_id + llm_model_id: str | None = random.choice(ModelZoo.models_configs).llm_model_id seed: int = Field(default_factory=lambda: random.randint(0, 1_000_000), allow_mutation=False) sampling_params: dict[str, float] = shared_settings.SAMPLING_PARAMS.copy() messages: list[dict] | None = None diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml index 132bd23ad..4f92dca97 100644 --- a/pyproject.toml +++ b/pyproject.toml @@ -145,10 +145,11 @@ isort = "^5.13.2" tiktoken = "^0.8.0" pillow = "^11.0.0" torch = { version = "2.5.1", optional = true } +# TODO: Switch to original repo when this PR to fix setup gets merged: https://github.com/casper-hansen/AutoAWQ/pull/715 +autoawq = { git = "https://github.com/jiqing-feng/AutoAWQ.git", rev = "ae782a99df2f72a2c28764452844cb2d65bd8ffc", optional = true } transformers = { version = "<=4.47.1", optional = true } torchvision = { version = ">=0.20.1", optional = true } accelerate = { version = ">=1.1.1", optional = true } -autoawq = { version = "0.2.0", optional = true } angle-emb = { version = "0.4.3", optional = true } numpy = { version = ">=2.0.1", optional = true } rouge = { version = ">=1.0.1", optional = true } diff --git a/scripts/install.sh b/scripts/install.sh index 2904f5d3f..e5fe2c78f 100644 --- a/scripts/install.sh +++ b/scripts/install.sh @@ -8,12 +8,6 @@ poetry config virtualenvs.in-project true # Install the project dependencies poetry install --extras "validator" - -# Build AutoAWQ==0.2.8 from source -if [ -d AutoAWQ ]; then rm -rf AutoAWQ; fi -git clone https://github.com/casper-hansen/AutoAWQ.git -cd AutoAWQ && git checkout 16335d087dd4f9cdc8933dd7a5681e4bf88311b6 && poetry run pip install -e . && cd .. - poetry run pip install flash-attn --no-build-isolation # Check if jq is installed and install it if not diff --git a/shared/base.py b/shared/base.py index 91ae84525..5f08d1272 100644 --- a/shared/base.py +++ b/shared/base.py @@ -18,10 +18,10 @@ def __hash__(self) -> int: class ChatEntry(DatasetEntry): - messages: list[dict] + messages: list[dict[str, str]] organic: bool source: str | None = None - query: str | None = None + query: dict[str, str] | None = None @model_validator(mode="after") def check_query(self) -> "ChatEntry": diff --git a/shared/settings.py b/shared/settings.py index e2cb11d3b..81aeb5253 100644 --- a/shared/settings.py +++ b/shared/settings.py @@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ class SharedSettings(BaseSettings): ) TEST_MINER_IDS: list[int] = Field([], env="TEST_MINER_IDS") SUBTENSOR_NETWORK: Optional[str] = Field(None, env="SUBTENSOR_NETWORK") - MAX_ALLOWED_VRAM_GB: int = Field(62, env="MAX_ALLOWED_VRAM_GB") + MAX_ALLOWED_VRAM_GB: float = Field(62, env="MAX_ALLOWED_VRAM_GB") LLM_MAX_MODEL_LEN: int = Field(4096, env="LLM_MAX_MODEL_LEN") PROXY_URL: Optional[str] = Field(None, env="PROXY_URL") LLM_MODEL: str = Field("hugging-quants/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct-AWQ-INT4", env="LLM_MODEL") From baa1dc00f4f49abf72e8228a599c1843264203ee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 03:19:25 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 50/64] Run pre-commit --- prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py index 358e38d61..32cb0a97b 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py @@ -56,7 +56,9 @@ top_domains_df = pd.read_csv(TOP_DOMAINS_FILE) TOP_DOMAINS = set(top_domains_df["Domain"].str.lower().values) else: - logger.warning(f"Top domains file {TOP_DOMAINS_FILE} is empty or does not exist. Setting TOP_DOMAINS to an empty set.") + logger.warning( + f"Top domains file {TOP_DOMAINS_FILE} is empty or does not exist. Setting TOP_DOMAINS to an empty set." + ) TOP_DOMAINS = set() # Load past websites From 93e70d8862aa038a7b0abc3d19299ddcb8d482ba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 05:18:22 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 51/64] Check if past websites is not empty --- prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py | 16 +++++----------- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py index 32cb0a97b..3e1dc31e0 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py @@ -51,25 +51,19 @@ # Load the past_websites dictionary and top domains try: - # Check and load top domains if file exists and is not empty - if os.path.exists(TOP_DOMAINS_FILE) and os.path.getsize(TOP_DOMAINS_FILE) > 0: - top_domains_df = pd.read_csv(TOP_DOMAINS_FILE) - TOP_DOMAINS = set(top_domains_df["Domain"].str.lower().values) - else: - logger.warning( - f"Top domains file {TOP_DOMAINS_FILE} is empty or does not exist. Setting TOP_DOMAINS to an empty set." - ) - TOP_DOMAINS = set() + # Load top domains + top_domains_df = pd.read_csv(TOP_DOMAINS_FILE) + TOP_DOMAINS = set(top_domains_df["Domain"].str.lower().values) # Load past websites - if os.path.exists(PAST_WEBSITES_FILE): + if os.path.exists(PAST_WEBSITES_FILE) and os.path.getsize(PAST_WEBSITES_FILE) > 0: past_websites_df = pd.read_csv(PAST_WEBSITES_FILE) past_websites = defaultdict(list) # Group by uid and take only the last N_PAST_URLS entries for uid, group in past_websites_df.groupby("uid"): past_websites[uid] = group["domain"].tolist()[-N_PAST_URLS:] else: - logger.warning(f"Past websites file {PAST_WEBSITES_FILE} does not exist, creating new dictionary") + logger.warning(f"Past websites file {PAST_WEBSITES_FILE} does not exist or empty, creating new dictionary") past_websites = defaultdict(list) except Exception as e: logger.exception(f"Failed to load domains data: {e}") From 9a5ebb39ec62c58b65691a775ad3f33fc35213c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 12:08:33 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 52/64] Simplify Prompt Structure --- shared/prompts/__init__.py | 41 ---------- shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py | 76 ++++++++++-------- tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py | 96 ++++++----------------- validator_api/test_time_inference.py | 8 +- 4 files changed, 74 insertions(+), 147 deletions(-) diff --git a/shared/prompts/__init__.py b/shared/prompts/__init__.py index 17422bac6..e69de29bb 100644 --- a/shared/prompts/__init__.py +++ b/shared/prompts/__init__.py @@ -1,41 +0,0 @@ -from .test_time_inference import RESPONSE_FORMATS as INFERENCE_RESPONSE_FORMATS - -ALL_PROMPTS = { - "test_time_inference": INFERENCE_RESPONSE_FORMATS, -} - - -def get_prompt(inference_type: str, format_type: str) -> dict | str: - """ - Retrieves the content from RESPONSE_FORMAT based on the desired - inference type and format type. - - Args: - inference_type (str): The type of inference to get prompts for - format_type (str): The specific format type to retrieve - - Returns: - dict | str: The prompt content - - Raises: - TypeError: If inference_type or format_type are not strings - ValueError: If inference_type or format_type are empty strings - KeyError: If inference_type is not found in ALL_PROMPTS - ValueError: If format_type is not found in the inference type's formats - """ - # Input validation - if not isinstance(inference_type, str) or not isinstance(format_type, str): - raise TypeError("Both inference_type and format_type must be strings") - - if not inference_type or not format_type: - raise ValueError("Both inference_type and format_type must be non-empty strings") - - if inference_type not in ALL_PROMPTS: - raise KeyError(f"Inference type {inference_type} not found in available prompts") - - inference_response_format = ALL_PROMPTS[inference_type] - - if format_type not in inference_response_format: - raise ValueError(f"Format type {format_type} not found in inference type {inference_type}") - - return inference_response_format[format_type] diff --git a/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py b/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py index 5774b2aa2..698b2b46d 100644 --- a/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py +++ b/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py @@ -1,6 +1,11 @@ import textwrap -INTRO_PROMPT = textwrap.dedent( +def intro_prompt() -> str: + """ + Returns the intro prompt. + """ + + intro = textwrap.dedent( """\ You are a world-class expert in analytical reasoning and problem-solving. Your task is to break down complex problems through rigorous step-by-step analysis, carefully examining each aspect before moving forward. For each reasoning step: @@ -69,42 +74,49 @@ "content": "To estimate the number of piano tuners in NYC, we need to break down the problem into core components. Key factors include the total population of NYC, the number of households with pianos, the average number of pianos per household, and the frequency of piano tuning. We should also consider the number of professional piano tuners and their workload.", "next_action": "continue" }} -""" -).strip() + """ + ).strip() + + return intro +def system_acceptance_prompt() -> str: + """ + Returns the system acceptance prompt. + """ -SYSTEM_ACCEPTANCE_PROMPT = textwrap.dedent( + system_acceptance = textwrap.dedent( """\ I understand. I will now analyze the problem systematically, following the structured reasoning process while maintaining high standards of analytical rigor and self-criticism. -""" -).strip() + """ + ).strip() + return system_acceptance -FINAL_ANSWER_PROMPT = textwrap.dedent( - """\ - Review your previous reasoning steps and synthesize them into a final answer. - Your response should: - - 1. Clearly state your final conclusion. - 2. Summarize the key reasoning and evidence from previous steps. - 3. Address any remaining uncertainties or alternative perspectives. - 4. Note any relevant caveats or limitations to your conclusion. - - Ensure the response is concise, well-structured, and avoids unnecessary repetition. - Do not include explicit confidence levels or probabilities. - - Format your response as valid JSON: - {{ - "title": "Final Answer", - "content": "Your synthesized conclusion and explanation here.", - "next_action": "final_answer" - }} +def final_answer_prompt() -> str: + """ + Returns the final answer prompt. """ -).strip() - -RESPONSE_FORMATS = { - "intro_prompt": INTRO_PROMPT, - "system_acceptance_prompt": SYSTEM_ACCEPTANCE_PROMPT, - "final_answer_prompt": FINAL_ANSWER_PROMPT, -} + final_answer = textwrap.dedent( + """\ + Review your previous reasoning steps and synthesize them into a final answer. + Your response should: + + 1. Clearly state your final conclusion. + 2. Summarize the key reasoning and evidence from previous steps. + 3. Address any remaining uncertainties or alternative perspectives. + 4. Note any relevant caveats or limitations to your conclusion. + + Ensure the response is concise, well-structured, and avoids unnecessary repetition. + Do not include explicit confidence levels or probabilities. + + Format your response as valid JSON: + {{ + "title": "Final Answer", + "content": "Your synthesized conclusion and explanation here.", + "next_action": "final_answer" + }} + """ + ).strip() + + return final_answer diff --git a/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py b/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py index a087fab46..d721ff586 100644 --- a/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py +++ b/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py @@ -1,71 +1,27 @@ import pytest - -from shared.prompts import get_prompt - - -def test_get_prompt_valid_formats(): - """Test that get_prompt returns the correct prompts for valid format types.""" - # Test intro prompt - intro_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "intro_prompt") - assert isinstance(intro_prompt, str) - assert "You are a world-class expert in analytical reasoning" in intro_prompt - - # Test system acceptance prompt - system_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "system_acceptance_prompt") - assert isinstance(system_prompt, str) - assert "I understand. I will now analyze the problem systematically" in system_prompt - - # Test final answer prompt - final_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "final_answer_prompt") - assert isinstance(final_prompt, str) - assert "Review your previous reasoning steps" in final_prompt - - -def test_get_prompt_invalid_format(): - """Test that get_prompt raises ValueError for invalid format types.""" - with pytest.raises(ValueError) as exc_info: - get_prompt("test_time_inference", "invalid_format") - assert "Format type invalid_format not found in inference type test_time_inference" in str(exc_info.value) - - -def test_get_prompt_invalid_inference_type(): - """Test that get_prompt raises KeyError for invalid inference types.""" - with pytest.raises(KeyError): - get_prompt("invalid_inference_type", "intro_prompt") - - -def test_get_prompt_empty_strings(): - """Test that get_prompt handles empty strings appropriately.""" - with pytest.raises(ValueError): - get_prompt("", "intro_prompt") - with pytest.raises(ValueError): - get_prompt("test_time_inference", "") - - -def test_get_prompt_type_validation(): - """Test that get_prompt validates input types correctly.""" - with pytest.raises(TypeError): - get_prompt(None, "intro_prompt") - with pytest.raises(TypeError): - get_prompt("test_time_inference", None) - with pytest.raises(TypeError): - get_prompt(123, "intro_prompt") - with pytest.raises(TypeError): - get_prompt("test_time_inference", 123) - - -def test_get_prompt_content_validation(): - """Test that returned prompts contain expected content structure.""" - intro_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "intro_prompt") - assert "OUTPUT FORMAT:" in intro_prompt - assert "REASONING PROCESS:" in intro_prompt - assert "REQUIREMENTS:" in intro_prompt - assert "CRITICAL THINKING CHECKLIST:" in intro_prompt - - -def test_get_prompt_response_format(): - """Test that the response format contains all required fields.""" - final_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "final_answer_prompt") - assert "Format your response as valid JSON" in final_prompt - assert '"title":' in final_prompt - assert '"content":' in final_prompt +from shared.prompts.test_time_inference import intro_prompt, system_acceptance_prompt, final_answer_prompt + +def test_intro_prompt(): + """Test that intro_prompt returns the correct prompt.""" + prompt = intro_prompt() + assert isinstance(prompt, str) + assert "You are a world-class expert in analytical reasoning" in prompt + assert "OUTPUT FORMAT:" in prompt + assert "REASONING PROCESS:" in prompt + assert "REQUIREMENTS:" in prompt + assert "CRITICAL THINKING CHECKLIST:" in prompt + +def test_system_acceptance_prompt(): + """Test that system_acceptance_prompt returns the correct prompt.""" + prompt = system_acceptance_prompt() + assert isinstance(prompt, str) + assert "I understand. I will now analyze the problem systematically" in prompt + +def test_final_answer_prompt(): + """Test that final_answer_prompt returns the correct prompt.""" + prompt = final_answer_prompt() + assert isinstance(prompt, str) + assert "Review your previous reasoning steps" in prompt + assert "Format your response as valid JSON" in prompt + assert '"title":' in prompt + assert '"content":' in prompt diff --git a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py index 89222a6bf..fae463d65 100644 --- a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py +++ b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ from prompting.llms.apis.llm_messages import LLMMessage, LLMMessages from prompting.llms.apis.llm_wrapper import LLMWrapper -from shared.prompts import get_prompt +from shared.prompts.test_time_inference import intro_prompt, system_acceptance_prompt, final_answer_prompt from shared.timer import Timer from validator_api.chat_completion import chat_completion @@ -169,14 +169,14 @@ async def generate_response( messages = [ { "role": "system", - "content": get_prompt("test_time_inference", "intro_prompt"), + "content": intro_prompt(), } ] messages += original_messages messages += [ { "role": "assistant", - "content": get_prompt("test_time_inference", "system_acceptance_prompt"), + "content": system_acceptance_prompt(), } ] @@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ async def generate_response( step_count += 1 yield steps, None - final_answer_prompt = get_prompt("test_time_inference", "final_answer_prompt") + final_answer_prompt = final_answer_prompt() messages.append( { From 0245a2ac981b034c9e99d3489a22263462693ea0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 13:53:17 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 53/64] Fix Unittest and Precommit --- shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py | 7 +++++-- tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py | 6 ++++-- validator_api/test_time_inference.py | 6 ++---- 3 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py b/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py index 698b2b46d..cca275cdf 100644 --- a/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py +++ b/shared/prompts/test_time_inference.py @@ -1,12 +1,13 @@ import textwrap + def intro_prompt() -> str: """ Returns the intro prompt. """ intro = textwrap.dedent( - """\ + """\ You are a world-class expert in analytical reasoning and problem-solving. Your task is to break down complex problems through rigorous step-by-step analysis, carefully examining each aspect before moving forward. For each reasoning step: OUTPUT FORMAT: @@ -79,19 +80,21 @@ def intro_prompt() -> str: return intro + def system_acceptance_prompt() -> str: """ Returns the system acceptance prompt. """ system_acceptance = textwrap.dedent( - """\ + """\ I understand. I will now analyze the problem systematically, following the structured reasoning process while maintaining high standards of analytical rigor and self-criticism. """ ).strip() return system_acceptance + def final_answer_prompt() -> str: """ Returns the final answer prompt. diff --git a/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py b/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py index d721ff586..9d089eb8c 100644 --- a/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py +++ b/tests/prompting/shared/test_get_prompt.py @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ -import pytest -from shared.prompts.test_time_inference import intro_prompt, system_acceptance_prompt, final_answer_prompt +from shared.prompts.test_time_inference import final_answer_prompt, intro_prompt, system_acceptance_prompt + def test_intro_prompt(): """Test that intro_prompt returns the correct prompt.""" @@ -11,12 +11,14 @@ def test_intro_prompt(): assert "REQUIREMENTS:" in prompt assert "CRITICAL THINKING CHECKLIST:" in prompt + def test_system_acceptance_prompt(): """Test that system_acceptance_prompt returns the correct prompt.""" prompt = system_acceptance_prompt() assert isinstance(prompt, str) assert "I understand. I will now analyze the problem systematically" in prompt + def test_final_answer_prompt(): """Test that final_answer_prompt returns the correct prompt.""" prompt = final_answer_prompt() diff --git a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py index fae463d65..a60d78c51 100644 --- a/validator_api/test_time_inference.py +++ b/validator_api/test_time_inference.py @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ from prompting.llms.apis.llm_messages import LLMMessage, LLMMessages from prompting.llms.apis.llm_wrapper import LLMWrapper -from shared.prompts.test_time_inference import intro_prompt, system_acceptance_prompt, final_answer_prompt +from shared.prompts.test_time_inference import final_answer_prompt, intro_prompt, system_acceptance_prompt from shared.timer import Timer from validator_api.chat_completion import chat_completion @@ -199,12 +199,10 @@ async def generate_response( step_count += 1 yield steps, None - final_answer_prompt = final_answer_prompt() - messages.append( { "role": "user", - "content": final_answer_prompt, + "content": final_answer_prompt(), } ) From b64108548a13659fcecb2622b9c937c3cdeaad0d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:38:53 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 54/64] Add Async Timeout --- shared/epistula.py | 12 ++++++++---- validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py | 2 +- 2 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/shared/epistula.py b/shared/epistula.py index fba14ece4..566bfc8f1 100644 --- a/shared/epistula.py +++ b/shared/epistula.py @@ -121,11 +121,15 @@ async def query_miners( try: tasks = [] for uid in uids: - tasks.append( - asyncio.create_task( + try: + response = asyncio.wait_for(asyncio.create_task( make_openai_query(shared_settings.METAGRAPH, shared_settings.WALLET, timeout_seconds, body, uid) - ) - ) + ), timeout=timeout_seconds) + except asyncio.TimeoutError: + logger.error(f"Timeout exceeded while querying miner {uid}") + response = Exception(f"Timeout exceeded while querying miner {uid}") + tasks.append(response) + responses = await asyncio.gather(*tasks, return_exceptions=True) # Show exceptions from responses diff --git a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py index 1b3445312..e31dc2347 100644 --- a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py +++ b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py @@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ async def web_retrieval( ], } - timeout_seconds = 30 + timeout_seconds = 30 # TODO: We need to scale down this timeout logger.debug(f"🔍 Querying miners: {uids} for web retrieval") stream_results = await query_miners(uids, body, timeout_seconds) results = [ From a4e3132ad8ca1f8713c58f47610dc98a7e85e974 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:52:36 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 55/64] Precommit Fix --- shared/epistula.py | 11 +++++++---- validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py | 2 +- 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/shared/epistula.py b/shared/epistula.py index 566bfc8f1..462579861 100644 --- a/shared/epistula.py +++ b/shared/epistula.py @@ -122,14 +122,17 @@ async def query_miners( tasks = [] for uid in uids: try: - response = asyncio.wait_for(asyncio.create_task( - make_openai_query(shared_settings.METAGRAPH, shared_settings.WALLET, timeout_seconds, body, uid) - ), timeout=timeout_seconds) + response = asyncio.wait_for( + asyncio.create_task( + make_openai_query(shared_settings.METAGRAPH, shared_settings.WALLET, timeout_seconds, body, uid) + ), + timeout=timeout_seconds, + ) except asyncio.TimeoutError: logger.error(f"Timeout exceeded while querying miner {uid}") response = Exception(f"Timeout exceeded while querying miner {uid}") tasks.append(response) - + responses = await asyncio.gather(*tasks, return_exceptions=True) # Show exceptions from responses diff --git a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py index e31dc2347..922fc7256 100644 --- a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py +++ b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py @@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ async def web_retrieval( ], } - timeout_seconds = 30 # TODO: We need to scale down this timeout + timeout_seconds = 30 # TODO: We need to scale down this timeout logger.debug(f"🔍 Querying miners: {uids} for web retrieval") stream_results = await query_miners(uids, body, timeout_seconds) results = [ From ebfe369787383a686e9ccfbef9f502749370ee02 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2025 10:11:04 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 56/64] fix timeout --- prompting/tasks/task_sending.py | 2 +- prompting/tasks/web_retrieval.py | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/prompting/tasks/task_sending.py b/prompting/tasks/task_sending.py index c7e13e918..c21bd204a 100644 --- a/prompting/tasks/task_sending.py +++ b/prompting/tasks/task_sending.py @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ async def collect_responses(task: BaseTextTask) -> DendriteResponseEvent | None: if isinstance(task, WebRetrievalTask): body["target_results"] = task.target_results body["timeout"] = task.timeout - stream_results = await query_miners(uids, body) + stream_results = await query_miners(uids, body, timeout_seconds=task.timeout) # log_stream_results(stream_results) response_event = DendriteResponseEvent( diff --git a/prompting/tasks/web_retrieval.py b/prompting/tasks/web_retrieval.py index b23813cf6..f0cb10040 100644 --- a/prompting/tasks/web_retrieval.py +++ b/prompting/tasks/web_retrieval.py @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ class WebRetrievalTask(BaseTextTask): augmentation_system_prompt: ClassVar[str] = "" query_system_prompt: ClassVar[Optional[str]] = QUERY_SYSTEM_PROMPT target_results: int = Field(default_factory=lambda: random.randint(1, 10)) - timeout: int = Field(default_factory=lambda: random.randint(3, 20)) + timeout: int = Field(default_factory=lambda: random.randint(5, 20)) def make_query(self, dataset_entry: DDGDatasetEntry) -> str: self.query = self.generate_query( From b5880379d4fbdea2d4583641c79422bd4e1d763d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:49:35 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 57/64] Hotfix HF model initialization - Hotfix HF model initialization by respecting specified model ID. - Use specified model device instead of cuda:0. - Decouple HF model from settings. - Remove redundant params passed to HF. - Fix typings. --- prompting/llms/hf_llm.py | 54 ++++++++++++------------------ prompting/llms/model_manager.py | 6 ++-- prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py | 2 +- prompting/tasks/qa.py | 5 +-- 4 files changed, 28 insertions(+), 39 deletions(-) diff --git a/prompting/llms/hf_llm.py b/prompting/llms/hf_llm.py index 3cac61e41..4331ceb75 100644 --- a/prompting/llms/hf_llm.py +++ b/prompting/llms/hf_llm.py @@ -4,38 +4,38 @@ import torch from transformers import AutoModelForCausalLM, AutoTokenizer, PreTrainedModel, pipeline -from shared.settings import shared_settings - class ReproducibleHF: - def __init__(self, model_id="hugging-quants/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct-AWQ-INT4", **kwargs): - """ - Initialize Hugging Face model with reproducible settings and optimizations - """ - # Create a random seed for reproducibility - # self.seed = random.randint(0, 1_000_000) - # self.set_random_seeds(self.seed) + def __init__( + self, + model_id: str = "hugging-quants/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct-AWQ-INT4", + device: str = "cuda:0", + sampling_params: dict[str, str | float | int | bool] | None = None, + ): + """Deterministic HuggingFace model.""" + self._device = device + self.sampling_params = {} if sampling_params is None else sampling_params self.model: PreTrainedModel = AutoModelForCausalLM.from_pretrained( model_id, torch_dtype=torch.float16, low_cpu_mem_usage=True, - device_map="cuda:0", + device_map=self._device, ) self.tokenizer = AutoTokenizer.from_pretrained(model_id) self.valid_generation_params = set( AutoModelForCausalLM.from_pretrained(model_id).generation_config.to_dict().keys() ) - self.llm = pipeline("text-generation", model=self.model, tokenizer=self.tokenizer) - self.sampling_params = shared_settings.SAMPLING_PARAMS - @torch.inference_mode() - def generate(self, messages: list[str] | list[dict], sampling_params=None, seed=None): - """ - Generate text with optimized performance - """ + def generate( + self, + messages: list[str] | list[dict[str, str]], + sampling_params: dict[str, str | float | int | bool] | None = None, + seed: int | None = None, + ) -> str: + """Generate text with optimized performance.""" self.set_random_seeds(seed) inputs = self.tokenizer.apply_chat_template( @@ -44,14 +44,13 @@ def generate(self, messages: list[str] | list[dict], sampling_params=None, seed= add_generation_prompt=True, return_tensors="pt", return_dict=True, - ).to(shared_settings.NEURON_DEVICE) + ).to(self._device) params = sampling_params if sampling_params else self.sampling_params filtered_params = {k: v for k, v in params.items() if k in self.valid_generation_params} - # Generate with optimized settings outputs = self.model.generate( - **inputs.to(shared_settings.NEURON_DEVICE), + **inputs, **filtered_params, eos_token_id=self.tokenizer.eos_token_id, ) @@ -61,21 +60,10 @@ def generate(self, messages: list[str] | list[dict], sampling_params=None, seed= skip_special_tokens=True, )[0] - # logger.debug( - # f"""{self.__class__.__name__} queried: - # prompt: {messages}\n - # responses: {results}\n - # sampling params: {params}\n - # seed: {seed} - # """ - # ) - return results if len(results) > 1 else results[0] - def set_random_seeds(self, seed=42): - """ - Set random seeds for reproducibility across all relevant libraries - """ + def set_random_seeds(self, seed: int | None = 42): + """Set random seeds for reproducibility across all relevant libraries.""" if seed is not None: random.seed(seed) np.random.seed(seed) diff --git a/prompting/llms/model_manager.py b/prompting/llms/model_manager.py index 35171d453..ad0e19b3e 100644 --- a/prompting/llms/model_manager.py +++ b/prompting/llms/model_manager.py @@ -65,9 +65,9 @@ def load_model(self, model_config: ModelConfig, force: bool = True): GPUInfo.log_gpu_info() model = ReproducibleHF( - model=model_config.llm_model_id, - gpu_memory_utilization=model_config.min_ram / GPUInfo.free_memory, - max_model_len=settings.shared_settings.LLM_MAX_MODEL_LEN, + model_id=model_config.llm_model_id, + device=settings.NEURON_DEVICE, + sampling_params=settings.SAMPLING_PARAMS, ) self.active_models[model_config] = model diff --git a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py index cda7ae4f4..2ed149ff8 100644 --- a/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py +++ b/prompting/rewards/web_retrieval.py @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ logger.warning(f"Past websites file {PAST_WEBSITES_FILE} does not exist or empty, creating new dictionary") past_websites = defaultdict(list) except Exception as e: - logger.exception(f"Failed to load domains data: {e}") + logger.error(f"Failed to load domains data: {e}") TOP_DOMAINS = set() past_websites = defaultdict(list) diff --git a/prompting/tasks/qa.py b/prompting/tasks/qa.py index 668da6187..d9f4285e4 100644 --- a/prompting/tasks/qa.py +++ b/prompting/tasks/qa.py @@ -1,5 +1,6 @@ from typing import ClassVar +from prompting.datasets.random_website import DDGDatasetEntry from prompting.rewards.relevance import RelevanceRewardModel from prompting.rewards.reward import BaseRewardConfig, BaseRewardModel from prompting.rewards.rouge import RougeRewardModel @@ -80,12 +81,12 @@ class WebQuestionAnsweringTask(BaseTextTask): query: str | None = None reference: str | None = None - def make_query(self, dataset_entry: Context): + def make_query(self, dataset_entry: DDGDatasetEntry): query_prompt = QUERY_PROMPT_TEMPLATE.format(context=dataset_entry.website_content) self.query = self.generate_query(messages=[query_prompt]) return self.query - async def make_reference(self, dataset_entry: Context): + async def make_reference(self, dataset_entry: DDGDatasetEntry): reference_prompt = REFERENCE_PROMPT_TEMPLATE.format(context=dataset_entry.website_content, question=self.query) self.reference = self.generate_reference(messages=[{"role": "user", "content": reference_prompt}]) return self.reference From 18770f75c08b5dcd33d93595d562a1c7bd5c8f48 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:53:33 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 58/64] Add params to miner model --- neurons/miners/epistula_miner/miner.py | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/neurons/miners/epistula_miner/miner.py b/neurons/miners/epistula_miner/miner.py index e8f32fa7a..e64f9cd05 100644 --- a/neurons/miners/epistula_miner/miner.py +++ b/neurons/miners/epistula_miner/miner.py @@ -45,7 +45,11 @@ def __init__(self): }, ) if SHOULD_SERVE_LLM: - self.llm = ReproducibleHF(model_id=LOCAL_MODEL_ID) + self.llm = ReproducibleHF( + model_id=LOCAL_MODEL_ID, + device=settings.NEURON_DEVICE, + sampling_params=settings.SAMPLING_PARAMS, + ) else: self.llm = None From 5bf219d7569d7bf481cc76e46ae847fd86143fbd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:25 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 59/64] Run pre-commit --- prompting/llms/hf_llm.py | 20 ++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/prompting/llms/hf_llm.py b/prompting/llms/hf_llm.py index 4331ceb75..a24b9fb8a 100644 --- a/prompting/llms/hf_llm.py +++ b/prompting/llms/hf_llm.py @@ -7,11 +7,11 @@ class ReproducibleHF: def __init__( - self, - model_id: str = "hugging-quants/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct-AWQ-INT4", - device: str = "cuda:0", - sampling_params: dict[str, str | float | int | bool] | None = None, - ): + self, + model_id: str = "hugging-quants/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct-AWQ-INT4", + device: str = "cuda:0", + sampling_params: dict[str, str | float | int | bool] | None = None, + ): """Deterministic HuggingFace model.""" self._device = device self.sampling_params = {} if sampling_params is None else sampling_params @@ -30,11 +30,11 @@ def __init__( @torch.inference_mode() def generate( - self, - messages: list[str] | list[dict[str, str]], - sampling_params: dict[str, str | float | int | bool] | None = None, - seed: int | None = None, - ) -> str: + self, + messages: list[str] | list[dict[str, str]], + sampling_params: dict[str, str | float | int | bool] | None = None, + seed: int | None = None, + ) -> str: """Generate text with optimized performance.""" self.set_random_seeds(seed) From 2ac95a35c05fc8cfa50943d99666bf03d8fb3eae Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dmytro Bobrenko <17252809+dbobrenko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:20:27 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 60/64] Fix settings device --- neurons/miners/epistula_miner/miner.py | 4 ++-- prompting/llms/model_manager.py | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/neurons/miners/epistula_miner/miner.py b/neurons/miners/epistula_miner/miner.py index e64f9cd05..573dc30ea 100644 --- a/neurons/miners/epistula_miner/miner.py +++ b/neurons/miners/epistula_miner/miner.py @@ -47,8 +47,8 @@ def __init__(self): if SHOULD_SERVE_LLM: self.llm = ReproducibleHF( model_id=LOCAL_MODEL_ID, - device=settings.NEURON_DEVICE, - sampling_params=settings.SAMPLING_PARAMS, + device=shared_settings.NEURON_DEVICE, + sampling_params=shared_settings.SAMPLING_PARAMS, ) else: self.llm = None diff --git a/prompting/llms/model_manager.py b/prompting/llms/model_manager.py index ad0e19b3e..0e2e10b00 100644 --- a/prompting/llms/model_manager.py +++ b/prompting/llms/model_manager.py @@ -66,8 +66,8 @@ def load_model(self, model_config: ModelConfig, force: bool = True): model = ReproducibleHF( model_id=model_config.llm_model_id, - device=settings.NEURON_DEVICE, - sampling_params=settings.SAMPLING_PARAMS, + device=settings.shared_settings.NEURON_DEVICE, + sampling_params=settings.shared_settings.SAMPLING_PARAMS, ) self.active_models[model_config] = model From 747a563d7da0685315a46842e84d1bad13a727a0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:20:57 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 61/64] Allow langflow arguments to be properly parsed by completion endpoint --- validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py | 10 +++++++--- validator_api/serializers.py | 5 +++++ 2 files changed, 12 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py index 922fc7256..bc0d3e262 100644 --- a/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py +++ b/validator_api/gpt_endpoints.py @@ -85,6 +85,11 @@ async def completions(request: CompletionsRequest, api_key: str = Depends(valida """ try: body = request.model_dump() + if body.get("inference_mode") == "Reasoning-Fast": + body["task"] = "MultiStepReasoningTask" + if body.get("model") == "Default": + # By setting default, we are allowing a user to use whatever model we define as the standard, could also set to None. + body["model"] = "hugging-quants/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct-AWQ-INT4" body["seed"] = int(body.get("seed") or random.randint(0, 1000000)) if body.get("uids"): try: @@ -98,8 +103,7 @@ async def completions(request: CompletionsRequest, api_key: str = Depends(valida if not uids: raise HTTPException(status_code=500, detail="No available miners") - # Choose between regular inference, test time inference, and mixture of miners. - if body.get("test_time_inference", False): + if body.get("test_time_inference", False) or body.get("inference_mode", None) == "Chain-of-Thought": test_time_request = TestTimeInferenceRequest( messages=request.messages, model=request.model, @@ -107,7 +111,7 @@ async def completions(request: CompletionsRequest, api_key: str = Depends(valida json_format=request.json_format, ) return await test_time_inference(test_time_request) - elif body.get("mixture", False): + elif body.get("mixture", False) or body.get("inference_mode", None) == "Mixture-of-Agents": return await mixture_of_miners(body, uids=uids) else: return await chat_completion(body, uids=uids) diff --git a/validator_api/serializers.py b/validator_api/serializers.py index 13e29f5af..da32e4f8b 100644 --- a/validator_api/serializers.py +++ b/validator_api/serializers.py @@ -46,6 +46,11 @@ class CompletionsRequest(BaseModel): "do_sample": True, }, ) + inference_mode: Optional[str] = Field( + default=None, + description="Inference mode to use for the task.", + example="Reasoning-Fast", + ) json_format: bool = Field(default=False, description="Enable JSON format for the response.", example=True) From f399305ea615b551edab070d7a25995da40662c0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bkb2135 Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:53:26 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 62/64] Default to Inference in Serializer --- validator_api/serializers.py | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/validator_api/serializers.py b/validator_api/serializers.py index da32e4f8b..e67f3d3bd 100644 --- a/validator_api/serializers.py +++ b/validator_api/serializers.py @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ class CompletionsRequest(BaseModel): example=42, ) task: Optional[str] = Field( - default=None, description="Task identifier to choose the inference type.", example="InferenceTask" + default="InferenceTask", description="Task identifier to choose the inference type.", example="InferenceTask" ) model: Optional[str] = Field( default=None, From ea38621605d376b025d3f21a9daf2c38bc5b02c8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:05:26 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 63/64] Allow multiple api schemas --- validator_api/api_management.py | 30 ++++++++++++++++++++++++------ validator_api/serializers.py | 8 +++++++- 2 files changed, 31 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/validator_api/api_management.py b/validator_api/api_management.py index f3af427f0..23862a9e7 100644 --- a/validator_api/api_management.py +++ b/validator_api/api_management.py @@ -39,12 +39,30 @@ def validate_admin_key(admin_key: str = Header(...)): raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Invalid admin key") -# Dependency to validate API keys -def validate_api_key(api_key: str = Header(...)): - if api_key not in _keys: - raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Invalid API key") - return _keys[api_key] - +def validate_api_key( + api_key: str | None = Header(None), + authorization: str | None = Header(None), +): + """ + 1) If 'api_key' header exists (the old style), validate it. + 2) Else, if 'Authorization' header exists and starts with Bearer, extract token and validate. + 3) Otherwise, raise a 403. + """ + + if api_key: + if api_key not in _keys: + raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Invalid API key") + return _keys[api_key] + + if authorization: + scheme, _, token = authorization.partition(" ") + if scheme.lower() != "bearer": + raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Invalid authorization scheme") + if token not in _keys: + raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Invalid API key") + return _keys[token] + + raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Missing API key") @router.post("/create-api-key/") def create_api_key(rate_limit: int, admin_key: str = Depends(validate_admin_key)): diff --git a/validator_api/serializers.py b/validator_api/serializers.py index e67f3d3bd..74e2706cb 100644 --- a/validator_api/serializers.py +++ b/validator_api/serializers.py @@ -36,7 +36,13 @@ class CompletionsRequest(BaseModel): default=False, description="Enable mixture of miners mode that combines responses from multiple miners." ) sampling_parameters: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = Field( - default=None, + default={ + "temperature": 0.7, + "top_p": 0.95, + "top_k": 50, + "max_new_tokens": 1024, + "do_sample": True, + }, description="Parameters to control text generation, such as temperature, top_p, etc.", example={ "temperature": 0.7, From 67b6cb0ae10ae18f0211596eaac888b1d00566e0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: richwardle Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:09:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 64/64] Linting --- validator_api/api_management.py | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/validator_api/api_management.py b/validator_api/api_management.py index 23862a9e7..2604e32f7 100644 --- a/validator_api/api_management.py +++ b/validator_api/api_management.py @@ -64,6 +64,7 @@ def validate_api_key( raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Missing API key") + @router.post("/create-api-key/") def create_api_key(rate_limit: int, admin_key: str = Depends(validate_admin_key)): """Creates a new API key with a specified rate limit."""